Have The Perfect Wedding Without Breaking The Bank
It is very easy to get carried away when planning your wedding. Your wedding is the one occasion when it is easy to go overboard. It is easy to spend thousands or tens of thousands of dollars, and that is money that you could have spent on a house or paying off your school loans. Weddings are a multi-billion dollar industry, offering everything any bride could want. But you don't need to break the bank to have a fantastic wedding day.
Keep it Small
The first thing you do when planning your wedding is to start making the list. After writing down the names of your immediate family and closest friends, you should stop. But you don't. After about ten pages you're trying to remember the name of the girl who sat next to you in third grade. You don't want to invite her, but you've already listed her next door neighbor and you don't want to insult anyone.
When you do have a tight budget, the first place to start to trim is the guest list. You don't need to invite everyone that you know. And they aren't going to be insulted or feel excluded. The majority of people will understand that you are simply watching your expenses, and will wish you all the best. Remember that weddings can be expensive for guests as well. They need to buy new clothes, organize babysitters and, of course, buy a present. In many cases, they may be relieved not to be invited. If the worst happens and they are angry for the snub, they'll get over it. If they don't you're probably better off.
Don't Pay Retail
An easy way to save is to shop around, and buy discounted items. There are plenty of discounters that sell very nice wedding dresses and other formal attire at reduced prices. Although you may have always dreamed of being treated like a princess as you had a score of seamstresses bustling around you, this is a dream that very few people can actually afford.
If you are careful, you can still find a dress that makes you look and feel like a princess, but without having to pay such a hefty price. You may have to spend a little extra for tailoring, but the money you save in the end can pay for things that you really need. You can do the same thing when organizing your shoes, hair, makeup, flowers, and all of the other details that go into making your wedding day perfect. Let the rich and famous worry about paying full price!
Green is the New Black
Another way to temper your budget is to think green. Up-cycled items may be the perfect way to save you money. Although environmentally friendly products such as organic vegetables and recycled goods tend to be more expensive than their counterparts, thinking green for your wedding may just help you come in under budget. For example, if any of your friends or relatives have been married more than once, they probably have an attic stocked with dresses that they've worn only once. The chance is also pretty good that they won't have a sentimental attachment to the article in question either. An old dress can be refashioned by a good tailor for a minimal investment, and made to look like it was designed with you in mind.
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