Category Archives: Wedding Budget

Who Pays for What?

Posted on May 14, 2012

First of all, establish a manageable budget for your big day.  Determine what amount of money all of the parties involved – the bride and her parents and the groom and his parents – can and/or will contribute to the … Continue reading →

Does Having a Double Wedding Save Money?

Posted on May 11, 2012

What if your sister, your cousin or even a very close friend suggests sharing your wedding day?  Most women, at first, would probably shy away from a double wedding.  But if the other bride is your sister, your parents will … Continue reading →

How to Save Money on Your Wedding Attire

Posted on March 28, 2012

Weddings are expensive enough without spending hundreds of dollars on the attire for each member of the wedding party. Especially since this is the only time they might wear it. Here are a few tips to keep the cost down. … Continue reading →

Creative Ideas for Cheap Wedding Decorations

Posted on March 14, 2012

If you are planning to hold your wedding ceremony in a church sanctuary, please check with a church representative regarding any restriction on decorations. Inquire if the church has a candelabra, arbor or aisle runner available for your use that … Continue reading →

Planning Ideas to Save Money on Your Wedding

Posted on March 12, 2012

Let’s face it, weddings can be expensive. There are ways to have that expensive look, without the big price tag. Here are a few ways you can save money on your wedding: Make your own accessories, like the ring pillow, … Continue reading →

How to Save Money on Your Wedding Reception

Posted on March 2, 2012

Using white as your background color for the reception will save you a lot of money. That way, you can incorporate your wedding colors as the “pop” factor. A simple, white covering with a broad band of fabric or ribbons … Continue reading →

10 Areas to Save Money on Your Wedding

Posted on January 30, 2012

Every bride has dreamed of the fairy tale wedding since she was able to walk around in mom’s high heels. Most of us never think about how much that magical day is really going to cost. If the budget is … Continue reading →

Whittle Down Your Wedding

Posted on January 23, 2012

Our economy is slowing down, prices for just about everything are skyrocketing and it’s time to begin planning a wedding. We have a few suggestions for trimming your wedding budget in tumultuous times. Have your wedding on a Friday evening … Continue reading →

Easy and Time Efficient Ways to Save Money on the Wedding

Posted on November 25, 2011

Not all brides have all the time in the world to search for deals and conquer lots of do it yourself projects to save money, but most brides are still on a limited budget.  The days where parents completely paid … Continue reading →

Making Your Wedding Budget

Posted on April 15, 2011

The first step in your wedding planning should be setting your budget. But how do you decide what mount you will spend? How do you decide how to divide the total amount into sections for different expenses? Here is a … Continue reading →