5 Steps to Planning a Wedding That is Both Cheap and Memorable

Weddings don't have to be expensive to be remembered. In fact, by following these 5 easy steps to planning a wedding, your wedding will not only be fun & memorable, it'll be incredibly cheap too.

Easy Steps to Planning a Wedding...

1.Discuss the Budget. Talk with your partner about the wedding's budget as well as any additional money the two of you can scrounge up for the wedding. Getting a realistic figure to work with is key. Don't say the budget is $10,000 unless you actually have $10,000 to work with. Don't be optimistic or pessimistic -- be realistic.

2. Get Your Plans Down on Paper
Plan for everything and anything. Write down want you want, what you don't want, as well as what you MIGHT want. No matter the size of the detail, put it down on the paper.

3. Prioritize
Create two lists: one for the reception and one for the ceremony. Transfer everything from the first list (Step 2: Get Your Plans Down on Paper) to these two lists starting with most important and ending with the least important. When it's all done, you'll have 2 lists showing you & your partner what needs the most attention as well as what needs the least.

4. Ideas
Next to each item on the lists (From Step 3: Prioritize), come up with ideas about how to acquire that item cheaply. Here are some examples of how to do this properly.

Wedding Dress
-Ask mom/grandmother if you could have the honor of wearing hers.
-Browse antique stores for bargains.
-Check thrift shops for slightly used wedding gowns.
-Call costume shops and see what they have available.

Drinks
-Consider buying wine, beer, champagne, etc. in bulk and serving the drinks yourself.
-Contact a local vineyard and deal directly with them for a lower price.
-Offer a variety of options, but do NOT offer an open bar.

5. Confidence and Patience
You have to be confident with your wedding planning. Not everything is going to go your way, while at the same time a lot of things will - take the bad with the good. You just have to keep patient and know that you're going to save a fortune when the wedding planning is all said and done.

Follow the 5 steps to planning a wedding above and you'll have a much easier time getting everything organized for your big day.

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