Weddings on a low budget
You probably assume you can't be planning a romantic wedding on a tight budget but that would not be true. It is reckoned that of all the weddings in the western world around half of them are planned on a very tight budget. However don't assume that your wedding needs to be any less spectacular after all even the simplest of ceremonies can leave great memories that will last you all your life. It is simply necessary to think carefully when planning a wedding on a very tight budget so you can monitor costs more carefully.
When planning a wedding on a tight budget, always keep in mind that the following categories are the most expensive of all: site, food, beverage, reception, outfit, music, photography, decorations. Don't panic! There are lots of things that can be done in order to reduce the costs and save some extra cash. For instance, if you're planning a wedding on a tight budget, you need to be familiar with the do-it-yourself concept. By this, I refer to all those details that you and your family can take care of, without paying someone to get everything ready. Thus, planning a wedding on a tight budget brings the family closer together.
Decorating the wedding rooms is just of one of the simple tasks that would normally be done by others employed by the venue or caterers but could often be done by your family or friends. Generally most people who are learning how to plan a cheap wedding can come up with some wedding theme that would be relatively simple to reproduce with home made decorations or things which can be borrowed. You will find lots of romantic wedding themes on our http://BeRomantic.com/romantic_weddings/ website with lots of tips on how to choose the right venue, the most appropriate flowers etc especially for those planning a cheap wedding on a low budget.
Your guest's body clock can make a big difference on your reception bills. For example, people tend to expect to eat more at certain times of the day so simply avoid them if you can. If you go for a wedding very late in the day people will usually eat less than they would have at mid-day. However your alcohol beverage bill could be higher as people drink more at that time of the day. Early morning weddings tend to be a lot cheaper as breakfast meals are generally smaller and fewer people will be drinking expensive alcoholic drinks such as wine and spirits at that time of the day. Visit our website to see what other savings can be made in this area simply by changing the wedding time.
You could also make your own wedding invitations which would also have the advantage of making them more personal which is a very fast growing trend. Although a dinner and cake are crucial to every wedding there are several ways of trimming the costs when you are planning a wedding on a tight budget. For example you could have a delicious single tier cake instead of a four or five tiered wedding cake. You could also lay on a healthy filling meal similar to those suggested in our book on how to plan a cheap wedding on a tight budget instead of having fresh lobsters flown in overnight. Do you have a family member or friend who works as a cook who could make a substantial traditional meal? Yes learning how to plan a cheap wedding on a tight budget is challenging but it can be a real joy for everyone involved in working together to help you make your wedding the most romantic wedding of the year!
Ron Thomson is the person running http://BeRomantic.com one of the best sources of romantic ideas on the internet. One of the fastest growing sections of the website is on the subject of planning a romantic wedding on a tight budget so if you are looking at the best ways of learning how to plan a cheap wedding whilst keeping it romantic and glamorous go there and pick up even more detailed tips on keeping expenses low.
Published July 24th, 2007
