Earlier on the wedding timeline, it's a must to have the money talk for the groom and bride. Your dream wedding is planned maybe one you have since you were a little girl. But of course, you would not want to spend hundreds of pesos for just one day that will leave you penniless on the next day. Haha! Dale and I started saving up since last year, after the proposal. We decided a budget and then we deposited monthly on a bank account and started saving up. Since after the wedding we will be moving in together and Chloe will start school, we decided to Spend Less. After all, I do not want to spend so much in a 5 hour event. Haha! Below is a worksheet brides can use to plan for the wedding. Tip is to decide where you want to invest in more.
For example, after the wedding, photos and videos will be the memories that will be left behind, so be sure to get a photo / videographer that fits the budget and is pretty good. But for the entertainment, you do not have to hire a quartet, you can invite people you know how to play or use only CDs for this. We also decided that entourage outfits will be shouldered by themselves, as their gifts to us. :) The wedding does not have to be grand but you can find ways to make it simple but sweet. ;) I found this site that suggests some wedding tips for all soon-to-wed couples. Here are their advices:
Learn how to save on your wedding budget wedding through these tips:
1. Invitations
If you want to save some cash on your wedding invitations, make it less bulky. The bulkier and heavier the invitation is, the more costly the shipping gets. And though you want your wedding invitations to stand out with boxes, ribbons and other extra stuff, you must ask yourself if the extra cost is worth it. Settle with one or two colors for your wedding invitations. This will help you establish your color motif while saving on the extra cost of having more than two colors on your wedding invitation. Simple and elegant designs can go a long way.
Think over the wedding details you need to put in your wedding invitations. Do they really need a map to the church and your reception venue? With new technology, you can have a free wedding website where guests can check the specific details of your wedding. The less number of pages on your invitation, the less expensive it will be for you and your partner.
2. Color Motif
White is the most common color for weddings and it can also be a color that can save you some cash on your wedding day. Reception venues will always have white linens and draping available (and free) with THEIR wedding package. They have charged you extra for special requests if you have other more complicated color themes that They have to incorporate for your wedding styling.
Even inexpensive flowers look simple and elegant in white. White carnations can be turned into beautiful creations for centerpieces, bridal bouquets and other wedding décor. White candles placed in candle holders can also be a cheap addition to the ambiance of your reception tables.
3. Flowers
Choose flowers that are locally and are in season on your wedding day. Transporting imported flowers and flowers out of season are more expensive. Use flowers sparingly. The bridesmaid bouquets and boutonnieres groomsmen do not need to be as elaborate as the bride's. You can also use greens instead of flowers in your reception décor and bouquets. Some brides even use cacti on their rose centerpieces and bouquets.
4. Desserts
Instead of having a full blown dessert table with a variety of choices, you can double your desserts as favors. Guests can opt to eat them During the reception, or bring them home.
5. Fireworks
We agree that fireworks in a wedding is truly romantic and pretty in pictures. If you want to have the same but do not want to spend as much, you can use sparklers. Have the bridesmaids and groomsmen sparklers light up around you for that picture perfect moment as you enter the evening reception.
6. Wedding Theme
Choose a wedding theme that does not have to be elaborate. A minimalist black and white wedding is simple but elegant. You can save up on centerpieces by placing a single flower on elegant vases or even empty wine bottles. A minimalist wedding gown can be partnered with a not-so-elaborate bouquet as well.
7. Reception Venue
If you want to have an outdoor wedding garden venues but can not afford for rent, you can ask friends and family who have big gardens / backyards that can accommodate your number of guests. You can also consider in Renting local public parks or parks Within your village. These venues can give you the same ambience for a lower price.
Have your friends help you with your wedding program. They have have unique ideas and suggestions that They can execute for you on your wedding day. Plan with them so you'll have a team ready to take over the reception. All you need to give in return are a lot of thanks and a nice gift.
9. Wedding Gown
Like it or not, you or your bride will wear the wedding gown only once. Twice, if you decide to remarry (and you will still fit). Ask yourself, do you really need an expensive fashion designer for a gown you will wear only once? If you really want to save, you can find gowns for rent and malls or even online.
10. Catering
If you do not want to maximize your budget for the wedding feast, not choose a buffet style catering. This type of catering is less expensive as there are waiters and less time needed to distribute the food. Some guests prefer this style because they can not choose the kind and amount of food they put on plates. If you want to save some money on food but not skimp on the quantity and quality of food, then go buffet style.
So have that talk NOW ! You need to define a budget and stick with it at all costs. Avoid looking at suppliers that it will not fit the budget, it will be a waste of time and can lead to heartbreaks. Haha! Good luck! ;)
For example, after the wedding, photos and videos will be the memories that will be left behind, so be sure to get a photo / videographer that fits the budget and is pretty good. But for the entertainment, you do not have to hire a quartet, you can invite people you know how to play or use only CDs for this. We also decided that entourage outfits will be shouldered by themselves, as their gifts to us. :) The wedding does not have to be grand but you can find ways to make it simple but sweet. ;) I found this site that suggests some wedding tips for all soon-to-wed couples. Here are their advices:
Learn how to save on your wedding budget wedding through these tips:
1. Invitations
If you want to save some cash on your wedding invitations, make it less bulky. The bulkier and heavier the invitation is, the more costly the shipping gets. And though you want your wedding invitations to stand out with boxes, ribbons and other extra stuff, you must ask yourself if the extra cost is worth it. Settle with one or two colors for your wedding invitations. This will help you establish your color motif while saving on the extra cost of having more than two colors on your wedding invitation. Simple and elegant designs can go a long way.
Think over the wedding details you need to put in your wedding invitations. Do they really need a map to the church and your reception venue? With new technology, you can have a free wedding website where guests can check the specific details of your wedding. The less number of pages on your invitation, the less expensive it will be for you and your partner.
2. Color Motif
White is the most common color for weddings and it can also be a color that can save you some cash on your wedding day. Reception venues will always have white linens and draping available (and free) with THEIR wedding package. They have charged you extra for special requests if you have other more complicated color themes that They have to incorporate for your wedding styling.
Even inexpensive flowers look simple and elegant in white. White carnations can be turned into beautiful creations for centerpieces, bridal bouquets and other wedding décor. White candles placed in candle holders can also be a cheap addition to the ambiance of your reception tables.
3. Flowers
Choose flowers that are locally and are in season on your wedding day. Transporting imported flowers and flowers out of season are more expensive. Use flowers sparingly. The bridesmaid bouquets and boutonnieres groomsmen do not need to be as elaborate as the bride's. You can also use greens instead of flowers in your reception décor and bouquets. Some brides even use cacti on their rose centerpieces and bouquets.
4. Desserts
Instead of having a full blown dessert table with a variety of choices, you can double your desserts as favors. Guests can opt to eat them During the reception, or bring them home.
5. Fireworks
We agree that fireworks in a wedding is truly romantic and pretty in pictures. If you want to have the same but do not want to spend as much, you can use sparklers. Have the bridesmaids and groomsmen sparklers light up around you for that picture perfect moment as you enter the evening reception.
6. Wedding Theme
Choose a wedding theme that does not have to be elaborate. A minimalist black and white wedding is simple but elegant. You can save up on centerpieces by placing a single flower on elegant vases or even empty wine bottles. A minimalist wedding gown can be partnered with a not-so-elaborate bouquet as well.
7. Reception Venue
If you want to have an outdoor wedding garden venues but can not afford for rent, you can ask friends and family who have big gardens / backyards that can accommodate your number of guests. You can also consider in Renting local public parks or parks Within your village. These venues can give you the same ambience for a lower price.
Have your friends help you with your wedding program. They have have unique ideas and suggestions that They can execute for you on your wedding day. Plan with them so you'll have a team ready to take over the reception. All you need to give in return are a lot of thanks and a nice gift.
9. Wedding Gown
Like it or not, you or your bride will wear the wedding gown only once. Twice, if you decide to remarry (and you will still fit). Ask yourself, do you really need an expensive fashion designer for a gown you will wear only once? If you really want to save, you can find gowns for rent and malls or even online.
10. Catering
If you do not want to maximize your budget for the wedding feast, not choose a buffet style catering. This type of catering is less expensive as there are waiters and less time needed to distribute the food. Some guests prefer this style because they can not choose the kind and amount of food they put on plates. If you want to save some money on food but not skimp on the quantity and quality of food, then go buffet style.
So have that talk NOW ! You need to define a budget and stick with it at all costs. Avoid looking at suppliers that it will not fit the budget, it will be a waste of time and can lead to heartbreaks. Haha! Good luck! ;)
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