Save Money On Your Wedding

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! He gave you a ring, you accepted, and you just now nailed down a date. The ensuing months promise to be a whirlwind of wedding preparation, honeymoon planning, home decorating, and so much more. You'll wonder if you are coming or going on most days, but don't let your upcoming big event take away the joy you both are feeling. One area that can cause you to miss out on living happily ever after is all of the bills you can face related to your wedding day. No, you may not be planning to spend 30, 50 or 100 thousand dollars on your wedding, but you can save big bucks on any size event no matter the budget. Read on for some budget wise tips for your wedding day.

Your Wedding Dress: Do you really need to spend $4000 on a dress you will wear only one time? Why not find something a lot more sensible and for a lot less money at your local department store? You could save two thirds or more on a similar dress or find a lovely gown for less than $500 and pocket the change!

Your Wedding Pictures: A professional photographer is desirable but do you need a second video photographer too? Better to have a really good pro take your wedding album pictures while leaving the video photography to a trusted family member or friend.

Your Wedding Music: A string quartet sounds great but can you afford their fee? Better to hire a pianist who really knows how to play a tune and get a dj for the reception instead of hiring a wedding band.

Your Wedding Reception: All of the expensive wedding halls charge a mint, but what if you were to hold your reception at your church's events hall? It is convenient and your church would probably appreciate the donation you will make to cover the hall. Find a caterer worth their salt and you can have a gala event in the same building where you exchanged your vows.

Your Honeymoon: Travelocity, Hotwire, and Priceline all feature bargains for the newly married couple. Avoid pricey wedding packages and go with the best deals featured. Insure your trip too to avoid a possible problem later.

Yes, your wedding day is a big event. Why pay for it for ever when a sensibly budgeted event can leave a smile on your guests' faces and keep you and your spouse financially solvent.