How Do You Plan A Wedding On A Tight Budget?
In 2007, the average cost of a wedding was somewhere around $28,000!!! Here is how to plan a wedding for a fraction of the cost…but it won’t feel like it! Make a guest list. If possible, try to stay under 200 guests. For the location, consider choosing a church for both the wedding and the reception. There will most likely just be one fee, and it’s generally going to be lower than other wedding locations. If your wedding is during a warm time of year, try a park or the beach. Dresses are a huge expense. Sometimes this is unavoidable as you don’t really want to compromise on something as monumental as your wedding dress. If you have a family member (or members) who know how to sew, consider asking them to make your dress. You can find some easy patterns, and if you have an idea of what you want (try on some dresses at a store first), you can easily pick out the fabric and spend less than $150 on it. If you aren’t comfortable having a family member or friend make your wedding dress, ma