Who Will Help Us Pay?

As you consider plans for your wedding day, no doubt you are considering a wedding budget. The average wedding costs $20,000 to $25,000 or more. Don’t be mislead into thinking that just because you want a dream wedding, you need an exorbitant amount of money. Find tips on how to have what you’ve always wanted without breaking the bank. Perhaps you are concerned about how you will pay for your wedding, reception and honeymoon. Who will help you pay? Will you have to be in debt for the rest of your life to have what you want and need? Most certainly not!

Start with making a wedding budget. Remember that all couples are different. It may be possible that some couples can handle most of the expenses on their own. Many times the bride, groom, and their parents help to share the expenses. Many families want to contribute so as to alleviate the pressures of a couple trying to start a new life.

There are many ways to handle this predicament. For instance, you may be under the impression that the bride’s parents pay for the bride’s gown, veil, the photography, the location, and so on. As for the groom and his family, some may feel they are to handle the costs for the groom’s outfit, the marriage license, the honeymoon, flowers for the bride, and many more expenses. Again, each couple is different and may want to handle the expenses alone, or may want help. Consider the costs, and have candid discussions about the wedding budget. Once this is done, you can begin planning for your special day.

Tips on How to Save Money

Finding ways to save money for your special day will be like finding little gems. Granted, you may gifts of money as wedding presents. But don’t disregard the fact that you can also cut costs when planning your wedding. Here are some great ideas that have proven to be helpful to other brides. Remember, these are just suggestions. Perhaps you can use the money saved on a more exotic honeymoon then originally planned, or on future purchases for your first home.

For example, you can consider looking for flowers that are in season and local, check out free tools available to brides on the internet. DJ’s tend to be less expensive than live bands. Watch for sales; make your own invitations by looking for invitation kits on sale. Look for your gown at a bridal shop, but choose a non-bridal gown. These brief but helpful tips on miscellaneous items for your wedding and reception are very helpful. As for the bridal gown, you can find great gowns that look just as beautiful, but that cost less. For instance, when you go shopping for the perfect gown, make sure you go with an open mind. Check the sales racks as you enter the bridal shops. Many times you can find a simple white or ivory gown that may be traditionally considered a bridesmaid dress, but can be used for the bride.

Next, schedule your special day at an out-of-the ordinary time, including the month, day and time of day. Unique times may mean less money. It seems the most popular months for weddings are May through October. You may want to compromise by choosing a month like January, February, or March. The most popular days are Friday and Saturday, so try another day. Switching to different day may save money, and give you more choices for a date. Afternoons also seem to be a popular time for a wedding ceremony. Depending on the time of day, a brunch, luncheon or hors d’oeuvres reception can be less money than a traditional style meal.

In addition, if you feel like traveling in style, consider an alternative to a limousine. A limousine can be a large expense for transportation. Perhaps you have a friend or family member who can drive you and your party to your location. Opting for a vintage type car like a Bentley, Cadillac, or Rolls Royce will allow you to arrive in style while costing you less.

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