Wedding on a Budget of $5000

Dear Ms. Bride-to-be, what if we offer you a read (with an open and positive mind) on some terrific ideas for wedding on a budget? Budget? Well, trust me, it'll save you a lot of money for your honeymoon. How do you like my idea? No? Well, in that case, I think, the best way to save money on a wedding would be bearing in mind one thing right from the very beginning that, in no case, are you supposed to spend a penny over five thousand dollars. Period.

Now, even if I cannot see you from here, I know you're biting your nails wondering, how on earth would weddings under 5000 dollars happen! Has anyone ever successfully planned a wedding on such a budget? Yes. For the first part, they did not develop cold feet just like that. Secondly, they made a spreadsheet of all the things they needed, all within the wedding budget of 5000 dollars. Lastly, ah well! There's a lot you have to do. I, your wedding planner for today, asked you to gear up for some slogging, didn't I?

Planning Wedding on a Budget of 5000 Dollars

You had dreams of how your wedding should be. Well, everyone has. But let me tell you a back-breaking fact, you wouldn't be able to savor even a single moment of your wedding if you know you spent every single penny of your salary on a two-hour ceremony, would you? But then, who said you need to compromise? You just need to prioritize your expenditures, if tight budget wedding is what worries you. Following is your wedding planning guide, broken down.

Venue: Where Do I Get Married?
A 5000 dollar wedding budget requires breakdown of those essentials, without which, the ceremony is impossible. Choosing an exotic wedding venue, for the most part, gets many goose bumps! Well, not anymore. I think, here you need to bring some of your gray cells into action. Why not think out of the box? People have gotten married in luxurious hotels, large-scale marriage gardens, cruises, etc. You, my dear friend, could get married at your home itself. If you're lucky enough to have a large backyard or a garden, pick it up as your wedding venue. If not your home, you could get married at yours and your fiancé's favorite restaurant. Also, you could opt for a wedding reception in a smaller town nearby, as it'll be cheaper for you. However, if you still stand pat about getting married conventionally, perhaps, renting a farmhouse would make up for a perfect wedding idea, don't you think? If not a farmhouse, then you could rent a marriage garden falling right within your budget. Beaches and hotels are often a pretty penny, and usually exceed wedding budget, no matter how much you have set. So, venue's decided, what's next?

Decorations: How Should I Get Married?
Well, this one's tricky. I won't say you need to compromise with the lavish decorations you dreamt of, but yes, a bit of sagacity can do wonders here. Firstly, order everything on wholesale prices. This will be extremely cheap for you. Do some paperwork, like, finalizing a wedding florist contract, so that the wedding decoration issue is solved for the most part. Shall I tell you a secret? I recently watched a movie about two wedding planners, who believed that, no matter how lavish the decorations be, what allures the guests more than anything is the wedding food! How true! Spend less on decorations, and more on amusing people's tummies. Now this is a perfect cheap wedding decoration idea, ain't it? What's more, if you or any of your friends are a good cook, why not get them to cook a special delicacy for the eve? That's how you cut down on expenses. Getting it? Lastly, invite only those guests who are actually worth inviting. Don't go out inviting anyone and everyone as it would do nothing but increase your expenses. But wait, the most important expense follows below! (hides face!)

Wedding Dress: How Do I Look My Best?
Dear Ms. Bride-to-be, here I address you again. Did you know that innovation could be the key to get the wedding budget slump down to a great extent? Well, yes. How about creating your own wedding dress for the eve? If you're getting married when the fashion season is at its apex, it's advisable to hunt for bridal gowns online. eBay has wonderful options in terms of beautiful wedding gowns, and accessories. Awaken that shopping virtuoso in you. Come on, you know where all the discounts and sales happen, don't you? However, if you still can't convince the princess in you to settle on for cheap wedding dresses, why not rent a wedding gown, instead? This would not only save you a lot of money, but would make you look your best. After all, who would ever want to confirm with you at your wedding whether the gown you're wearing is yours or rented! Simple as that. Also, you could dress up at home, seeking help from a friend who is a pro in makeup and styling. This would not cost you even a single buck.

Well, the terrifying-trio met its perfect solution. However, there are a few tips you could consider, that would contribute a lot to efficiently planning a wedding on a budget so low.

• Instead of getting them printed, you could make your own wedding invitation cards, in your own creative ways. This would startle the guests. My faith's pinned over it.
• Don't spend unnecessary money on hiring a musical band or artist. Instead, create a CD of your favorite music, and play it throughout the evening. People are going to love it.
• Think of cheap wedding favors, instead of buying a centerpiece for every single guest. You could give candles made at home as a return gift.
• Create your own bride and bride's maids' flower bouquets. Use your favorite wedding flowers while walking down the aisle, and then use the same as a centerpiece. Yeah, it won't help in cutting costs much, but then, isn't something better than nothing?
• No wedding is complete without wedding photography. However, professional photographers charge a lot. In this case, you could opt for up and coming photographers who won't charge much, and could employ their creative minds in their own ways.

Whoever said you couldn't plan a $5000 wedding, probably, never attended one. You need not have a limousine to escort you, a renowned hotel to set the stage in, or even a six-course five star meal for your wedding. But you know of the fact very well, that money saved now is, well, money saved for an exotic honeymoon! Take as many suggestions as you can for planning a wedding on a small budget, seek help from as many friends as you can, and the guests wouldn't crib about the lighting, as the smile you don on the big day overshadows the luminous flux of every chandelier. All for a wedding budget under 5000 dollars!