How to Organize Your Wedding on a Budget
INTRODUCTION
He’s popped the question. The ring is on your finger.
Now comes the stressful part. You want to throw the
wedding of your dreams, but you’re not Donald Trump’s kid.
What do you do?
Statistics say the average wedding costs $20,000.
Most young girls dream of the fairy tale wedding: long white
gown, 8 bridesmaids, a sit-down dinner, the band everyone
dances to.
Many brides have been dreaming about their wedding
day since childhood. These dreams come with an expensive
price tag and the realization of their fairytale day may be
distant. Although weddings are very costly today, your
dream day can happen. I am going to share some tips to cut
corners and save money without making huge sacrifices.
By taking the time to plan and investigate, you will be
amazed at the amount of money that you save. Would you
arrive at an interview for your dream job without prior
preparation? No, you would not and that is why preparation
and research will make your wedding a success without remortgaging the house!
It's only natural to want the Cinderella fantasy
wedding, complete with ice sculptures, a heavenly cake, and
thousands of guests who've flown in from around the world
to enjoy the accompanying dinner. It's only human to cry at
the bill that this dream can rack up.
Costs can add up quickly. Factor in the meal, the
liquor, the music, the dress, the flowers, the photographer,
the decorations and the dream wedding can seem way out
of your league. But it doesn’t have to be.
How can the average person have a beautiful wedding
with all the bells and whistles on a working person’s salary?
Perhaps the three letters/words that say it best are – DIY
(do it yourself!)
Spending your life savings on your big day is crazy. You
can have elegant, beautiful weddings without breaking the
bank.
Having a cheap wedding doesn’t mean giving up style
or sentimentality. It means using your imagination, using
your own hands or the help of friends and family. Ask
anyone you know to help out. Almost everyone will be
happy to oblige. They’ll be part of your special day which
makes them special as well!
This book will give you the best tips and tricks from the
experts to cut costs without cutting class and sophistication.
No one will know that your budget equals the grocery bill of
a family of 4. They’ll be oblivious as they toast the new
couple and enjoy a party to put all other party’s to shame!
We’ll explore ways to save on all aspects of your
wedding. Don’t think you have to give up anything because
it can all be covered. All it takes is the cooperation of your
family and friends coupled with a little positive self-talk and
perseverance.
I have been married twice (don’t worry, I got it right
the second time!) For both of my weddings, I had amazing
ceremonies and receptions for around $2,000. They were
the talk of the town both now and then. Throughout this
book, I will tell you what we did to save money and still
have an amazing wedding/reception. Hopefully, you can
gain some insight into a dream event for not a lot of money
– just like we had!
