Tips Series: Tips For The Budget Conscious Bride

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Your marriage is going to be one of the most important days of your life, and while you want to have the perfect wedding you have always dreamed about, you also want to make sure that you do not have a wedding that starts your marriage out with a large amount of debt. Believe it or not, there are actually a variety of ways that you can cut the amount of money you spend on your wedding without having to sacrifice your dreams. Today, weddings can literally costs thousands and thousands of dollars; however, armed with the right budgeting tips, you can save money on your wedding and still have a gorgeous wedding.

Budgeting Tip #1 – Browse and Compare Online – One of the best resources for the money conscious bride is the internet. You can literally find anything you need for your wedding online, and most of the time you will find that the prices online are much more reasonable than at offline stores. From the comfort of your home you can browse wedding dresses, invitations, favors, and more, and you will also be able to compare various prices quickly so that you get the best deal.

Budgeting Tip #2 – Get Creative with the Wedding Favors – Most brides want to give out favors to their guests, but purchasing wedding favors can get expensive fast. If you want to save some money, get creative and make the wedding favors yourself. When you make your own favors you can save a great deal of money, and no doubt your guests will all appreciate the trouble you went to in order to provide them with a special memento of your wedding day.

Budgeting Tip #3 – Forget the Sit Down Dinner – One thing that will cost you a great deal of money is having a sit down dinner that is served. Choosing to have a buffet instead will provide food that is just as wonderful at a fraction of the cost. You will actually be able to provide more food for your guests for less money when you go with the buffet.

Budgeting Tip #4 – Choose the DJ Instead of the Live Band – While a live band may be great, they are also quite expensive. A DJ can provide you with all the music you love and it will be much easier on your budget. Hiring a DJ can give you a wide selection of music so you can dance the night away without worrying about the money you spent.

There is no need for you to choose between the wedding of your dreams and a wedding you can afford. If you use these simple budgeting tips, you can still have a wonderful wedding while saving money as well.