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Saturday, April 26, 2008

When you're planning your wedding, it's easy to get caught up in the moment and wind up spending a lot more than you originally budgeted for. Your wedding is your own to plan and you have control over every last detail, including how the you want the ribbons on your favors! A great way to ease the possibility of spending beyond your budget is to create a list of "must have's" and then create an honest budget of what you can spend for your wedding. This will probably eliminate or at least pare down a few items in the "must have's" list.

First of all, sit down with your groom-to-be, or whatever family members may be involved with the money end of your event. This way you can all sit down and lay your financial limitations out on the table. Also, brainstorm and put some thoughts on the table for what you and they would like to see on your special day.

You may have to limit your extras but in nearly all cases you can substitute less costly items for the more expensive items you wanted in your wedding ceremony.

Invitations are expensive and although you want them to look uniquely fantastic, you no longer are locked into having them printed. Many couples have saved hundreds upon hundreds of dollars by creating their own stationary at home on their computer. Just remember to proofread before you print!

If you're going to have an open bar at your reception, you may also be able to cut some costs by purchasing your own alcohol prior to the event. This way, some couples are finding that they can create a much less expensive version of the popular open bar situation by going and getting spirits from their local warehouse shopping club.

Also, if you're having an outdoor or more casual wedding reception, you can purchase all sorts of disposable items in bulk such as plates, napkins, silverware, tablecloths and more from your local warehouse shopping club for a fraction of what you'd spend elsewhere.

Favors are a definite must have, but you don't have to spend a ton of money to have truly elegant favors for your wedding guests. You can get your individual favors in bulk and then put them together yourself in a favor bag that reads, "Welcome to Our Wedding" and includes personalized favors for your guests. It looks very personalized but doesn't break the bank budget-wise!

As around your circle of friends for a photographer or DJ, you'd be amazed that some of your friends have been quietly practicing photography for years and other friends will either have DJ equipment or no one that does. You can save a large chunk of your budget by offering the spot to friends first. Some will do it for free, some will want a little reimbursement, either way it's still a more economical option than hiring someone you absolutely have no connection with.

Use these tips and make your wedding day uniquely "you", personalized and best of all, very affordable!

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