Wedding on a Budget

Wedding on a Budget Steps.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:17:00 +0000

So you have decided to get married, Congratulations!!

It is imperative that you set out a plan/budget that you are going to follow to avoid spending more than you can afford and finding yourself in a considerable amount of debt.

It is possible to cut down your expenditure without having to forfeit the wedding of your dreams. Weddings these days can cost an exorbitant amount of money and you can soon find the costs spiraling way out of control; however, equipped with the correct budgeting tips, you can save money and still have the day of your dreams.

Following a few simple steps will not only guarantee an affordable wedding but also mean that you can still have the kind of wedding you desire.

Step1.
This is possibly the most important point of all; you need to decide exactly what your budget is, how many guests you will be inviting and how many people will be in your wedding party.

Step2.
Create a check list of all of your expenses, below are a few ideas:
Wedding dress - you could consider hiring your dress as this will most probably be one of the most expensive individual items that you will purchase.
Suit hire - possibly for the groom and best man
Wedding Rings
Bridesmaid's dresses
Ceremony - where will you be getting married? Church, Registry office, on the reception venue's grounds (if it is to be the latter, you will need the services of a celebrant)
Wedding Reception
Flowers
Corsages
Favors - these can be expensive, perhaps you could consider making your own. There are several sites on the internet.
Entertainment - would you like a live band or a DJ? The best thing to do here would be to get quotes from both.
Food - a sit down meal can become extremely expensive as it is often a cost per head; you could keep your guest list short for this event by limiting it to close friends and family, the rest of the guests could join you later at your reception to celebrate your wedding. Perhaps you could check out other alternatives, how about a buffet style meal?
Gifts for the bridal party
Photographer
Honeymoon

Step3.
Shop around - get several quotes for each of the items on your list, you'll be surprised how much the costs may vary from shop to shop. You can even use the internet to compare prices quickly.
Add the prices to your list and tally it up to make sure that you are within your budget.

Step 4.
Put a plan in place to save for your big day.
Good Luck!!

Planning your Wedding on a Budget can mean you can have everything that you want without the heavy debt to go with it.

Planning a Wedding at Home

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:59:00 +0000

Planning your dream Wedding

Planning a Wedding at Home

There are many benefits when planning your wedding at home.

Benefits.

You will save a lot of money.
No rental of the ceremony or the reception site.
With food and beverages you are your own master, there are many caterers to chose from that would fit your budget.

Things to take into consideration.

Remember you will need to take into account the number of guests your house can accommodate, taking into account the number of toilets in your home.
Statistics for planning weddings at home show that the most comfortable number is thirty five people per toilet.

Other important things to consider when you're planning a wedding at home.

The most important being the ceremonial place, where you and your partner will exchange vows.
When planning a wedding at home, remember that the garden where you may want to hold the ceremony is exposed to noises: dogs barking, lawn mowers, cars, traffic and so on. Kindly ask your neighbors to avoid trimming the lawn during that particular day.
Keep in mind that both hot and rainy weather means trouble for you, if you are holding your wedding in your garden.
For assurance you could rent a marquee to be shaded from all weather conditions.

Remember it is the Plan that makes the day, some things do go wrong but this is with everything in life, Have a wonderful day!!

Planning your dream Wedding

Planning a Wedding on a Budget

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 23:55:00 +0000

How to have your Fairytale Wedding on a Budget
Planning a wedding can be very exciting but a little scary and stressful at times. A little thought and creativity will certainly go a long way to help you have a wonderful wedding.
Wedding plans are actually one of the first major decisions couples have to make within their lives together.

Wedding Planning Checklist:
The wedding planning checklist is a list of essentials to the wedding. Weddings are big business for wedding vendors so you should be very aware that many are likely to take advantage of customers and their lack of experience with wedding planning. Churches tend to lend themselves to larger and therefore more expensive, weddings; so watch out for hidden extras like flowers, choirs and bells.

There is no doubt about it, weddings are expensive and require a lot of planning

The first step to planning a wedding on a budget is to decide what your budget will be, and stick to it!
Wedding lists are one of the easiest and most convenient ways to organize your wedding. If you are planning a wedding on a budget, you know how difficult it can be to have everything you dreamed of for your Day. There are many easy ways to cut down on a wedding budget and still create your dream wedding.Planning a wedding on a budget doesn't have to be painful. Learn how to create, plan and organize your wedding on a budget.

Budgeting for your Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 23:52:00 +0000

Budgeting for Your Wedding
Planning a wedding is a monumental task for even the most organized person. Planning your dream Wedding on a Budget may seem like a daunting task but there are options and tips to make sure you get the your desired wedding at a price you can afford.

Learn how to make the most of your money through careful budgeting and a breakdown on expected costs for an 'average' wedding.

Here are some suggestions to help you get stated.

Accessories
The very best wedding accessories make a statement about the bride and groom. Personalized, unique wedding accessories reflect about who you are and provide your wedding with a special sense of your new lives together. Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life and bridal accessories are the little added touches that customize the look of your wedding.

Invitations
The first thing you’ll need to do is organize your invitation list before you start sending out invitations.
The Invitations are the first taste the guests will get of your wedding so they should reflect the type of wedding its going to be: Formal/Informal.
Most couples send their invitations six to eight weeks before the wedding date. Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, so be sure your wedding invitations reflect your own personal style.

Invitations do not need to be so expensive.

Tip:- Check the bridal shows, mail order catalogues and online stores for good deals on wedding stationary. Remember if you opt to purchase your invitations online, take into account the fact that printing the invitations can take up to 3 weeks.
You could make your own, visit your local stationary shop and pick up a package with matching envelopes and name Tags or you could download some off the web and print them yourself.

Here is an example of DIY invitations:
Bella Flora Wedding invitation Kits
Bella Flora Wedding program

Tips for Planning Your Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 23:50:00 +0000

Setting your Wedding Date:-
Even with weddings there are “peak” and “off peak” seasons. Keep this in mind when setting your date; it is surprising how much you can save.

Planning
Start with a list of the major wedding expenses:
reception
location/ceremony,
cake,
flowers,
food,
formal wear,
honeymoon,
invitations,
music,
photographer.

The reception is normally the biggest expense.

Tip: - Instead of holding the reception in an expensive hotel suite or wedding reception, why not consider having it at someone’s home, a club, or even your favorite restaurant.

Ceremony
With Church weddings the cost can add up considerably, make sure you look into the extra costs, flowers, music etc.
You could choose to get married in a registry office.
If you have chosen a reception you should check to see if they have any facilities in their grounds for you to hold your ceremony, there shouldn't be an extra charge, but you would need to hire a celebrant.

Tip: - Pick a reception with a gazebo or rectory then the weather won’t cause a problem.

Cake
For a low budget wedding, you can order a small wedding cake for the display.
A large sheet cake can be used to cut and serve the guests.
Many tiered cakes with elaborate decorations are expensive.

Tip: - You could build your own cake stand; you will find all sorts of accessories in craft shops