February 11, 2007

Budget Weddings - Decide What You Want First!

weddings Tip! Spring is seen as the start of a new year and provides a wonderfully appropriate backdrop for weddings with Spring Weddings symbolising the start of a new life together for the bride and groom.

Before you to too far with your wedding plans, decide what is most important to you!

The theme for a shoestring wedding is "Simple but Elegant!" It's really hard to set a budget until you know what your priorities are. What area is going to mean the most to you? Is it that you want real flowers? Or you want to splurge a little on your dress? Do you want to focus your money on the food or would you rather have a scenic place to have your wedding?

weddings Tip! there is always a wonderful feeling at a wedding

Makin' a List and Checkin' It Twice…

First, make a list of everything you want to include in the wedding. Be specific. For example, don't just say flowers. List everything you want whether it's a brides bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, etc.

Here's a basic list of items in most weddings to give you ideas:

invitations
RSVP's
save-the-date cards
unity candle
aisle runner
pew bows
alter flowers
bridesmaids flowers
bridal bouquets
tiara
veil
wedding dress
shoes
slip
bustiere
earrings
necklace
bracelet
bridal purse
groom's tuxedo
flowergirl basket
ringbearer pillow
attendant gifts
wedding programs
officiant (minister, pastor, priest, etc.)
musician or organist
photographer
videographer
reception hall
food
drinks
reception decorations
place settings
centerpieces
DJ or band
wedding cake
guest favors
guest book
guest book pen
limousine
bubbles or rice

weddings Tip! There are some funny aspects to weddings. To quote, �Before marriage, a man yearns for a woman.

Focus on What is Important

Once you have this list of wedding essentials, set it aside. Then go back to it tomorrow. (Trust me on this one.) Look over your list. Decide what is most important to you and what you can live without. Believe me, there's lots of things that you can do without and no one will ever notice. For example, how important is that limo? Do you really need guest favors that people will just throw away? Do you need a special pen or will a regular ball point pen work? Can you borrow anything on your list, such as jewelry or a veil? This is the first step in controlling your wedding budget.

weddings Tip! weddings will bring everyone in the room closer together

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