{"id":1378,"date":"2016-11-30T17:16:46","date_gmt":"2016-11-30T17:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=1378"},"modified":"2016-11-30T17:16:46","modified_gmt":"2016-11-30T17:16:46","slug":"how-to-plan-your-wedding-on-a-budget-the-ultimate-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-your-wedding-on-a-budget-the-ultimate-list","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan Your Wedding on a Budget (The Ultimate List)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this Article<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-your-wedding-on-a-budget-the-ultimate-list\/#Choose_a_Venue_That_Wont_Make_Your_Wallet_Wail\" >Choose a Venue That Won\u2019t Make Your Wallet Wail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-your-wedding-on-a-budget-the-ultimate-list\/#Find_Ways_to_Cut_Food_Costs_Before_You_Cut_the_Cake\" >Find Ways to Cut Food Costs Before You Cut the Cake!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-your-wedding-on-a-budget-the-ultimate-list\/#Shop_Smart_for_Dresses\" >Shop Smart for Dresses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-your-wedding-on-a-budget-the-ultimate-list\/#Negotiate_Wisely_When_Shopping_for_Services\" >Negotiate Wisely When Shopping for Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-your-wedding-on-a-budget-the-ultimate-list\/#Make_a_Wedding_Budget_and_Follow_It\" >Make a Wedding Budget and Follow It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-your-wedding-on-a-budget-the-ultimate-list\/#Create_a_Reasonable_Guest_List\" >Create a Reasonable Guest List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-your-wedding-on-a-budget-the-ultimate-list\/#Be_Frugal_When_Purchasing_Flowers\" >Be Frugal When Purchasing Flowers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A momentous occasion worth every memory, weddings are worth cherishing. The bride and groom, their entourage, and special guests come with anticipation for what lies ahead. Weddings are beautiful, but they can be beautiful without costing a small fortune. I came up with this thought before planning my wedding and can surely advice it to everyone else!<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_a_Venue_That_Wont_Make_Your_Wallet_Wail\"><\/span><strong> Choose a Venue That Won\u2019t Make Your Wallet Wail<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a place that is naturally beautiful\u2014perhaps, an inexpensive location that features eye-grabbing gardens verdant with life. You could also search for an indoor venue that is already decorated enough for a wedding. Wherever you decide to have your wedding, picking a place that can double as a spot for the ceremony and reception will save significant sums of money. A gorgeous house can work as the perfect wedding spot, as couples can use a house for both. With a house, out-of-town guests will also have somewhere to stay while in town.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_Ways_to_Cut_Food_Costs_Before_You_Cut_the_Cake\"><\/span><strong> Find Ways to Cut Food Costs Before You Cut the Cake!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider having your wedding reception at a restaurant instead of a hall. Decorations and catering add up, and the costs for these expenses are less at a restaurant. If you have a relative or friend who owns that restaurant, your costs could be even lower.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For catered wedding menus, think quality over quantity. You don\u2019t need 25 sides to go with one meat. Choose 1-2 protein items like chicken or pork, and have a few trusted cooks bring side dishes. The rule applies for alcohol too: if you want it for your wedding, choose a quality brand and limit the amount purchased.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s not forget the ever-popular wedding cake. These cakes are often beautiful works of art, layers as sweet as love itself. However, the secret to saving money on a wedding cake is also sweet. To cut cake costs, have most of the cake made of cardboard with an edible layer at the top. Cake artists can cover the cardboard with a flawless icing design, allowing for culinary art at a cheaper price. And if a part-cardboard cake still isn\u2019t enough, you might make three small cakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shop_Smart_for_Dresses\"><\/span><strong> Shop Smart for Dresses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products made in China are cheaper, and wedding dresses are no exception. If you shop around on sites like <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/Wedding-Dresses\/15720\/i.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eBay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, y<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ou will find a great wedding dress deal. But be careful\u2014additional costs like import taxes and shipping costs can add up quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If imported items don\u2019t suit your fancy and you would like a dress closer to home, check the sales racks first. Sometimes the perfect dress is the one on sale\u2014you owe it to your wallet to at least try finding a wedding dress on sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Negotiate_Wisely_When_Shopping_for_Services\"><\/span><strong> Negotiate Wisely When Shopping for Services<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When requesting quotes, ask how much it costs to do a particular service. Period. If you ask, \u201cHow much does it cost to do wedding photos?\u201d the answer will be more expensive than a question like \u201chow much does it cost to shoot pictures 75 people?\u201d for example. The contractors will inevitably find out their services are for a wedding, but that information is best left in the dark for initial negotiations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friends can help cut costs too by offering their talents for your wedding. Do you know some talented violinists or pianists who could play music for a lower price or even a wedding gift? Maybe your next-door neighbor is a photographer and will cut you a break. There is also a good idea to let all the guests be photographers using disposable wedding cameras or their smartphones. Prepare some funny props or think over some only to your couple related locations &#8211; there are a lot of ways to make your <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.weddingforward.com\/creative-wedding-photo-ideas-poses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding photos unique<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without extra costs. Sometimes pride stops us from asking for help, but weddings are joyous occasions. People are generally happy to help for events like these.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_a_Wedding_Budget_and_Follow_It\"><\/span><strong> Make a Wedding Budget and Follow It<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From food and table centerpieces to wedding dresses and decorations, the bride and groom have plenty to keep in mind. If they truly desire a dream wedding\u2014one that doesn\u2019t \u201cbreak the bank\u201d\u2014budgeting is essential. Turn your wedding checklist into a budget list. If a certain cost is a bit more than you budgeted for, see if you can cut costs in other areas. If you spent more on centerpieces than planned, can you skip that extra wedding favor for the table? Keep your budget balanced, and your wedding will be a financial success as well as a heartfelt one.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_Reasonable_Guest_List\"><\/span><strong> Create a Reasonable Guest List<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of people who truly care about you and your spouse. Inviting kind acquaintances is tempting, but is the additional cost worth filling a venue? Skip the popularity test for your wedding and invite the right guests for the occasion. Your memories will ultimately mean more to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Frugal_When_Purchasing_Flowers\"><\/span><strong> Be Frugal When Purchasing Flowers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to fill the entire venue with flowers\u2014after all, other decorations will be there too! Try to limit the amount of flowers you purchase. Consider purchasing fake ones as well to cut costs. You don\u2019t have to worry about them wilting from the weather on your wedding day. They can also be kept as souvenirs for guests to take with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re crafty, you could also create a wedding flower arrangement all your own. This task may seem intimidating, but arrangements are easier to make when the amount of flowers is limited.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will take many memories with you of your wedding day. The bride and groom typically do. By following a budget, you can take that memory with you too. Symbolically set the stage for a marriage that will not fall to financial woes.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A momentous occasion worth every memory, weddings are worth cherishing. The bride and groom, their entourage, and special guests come with anticipation for what lies ahead. Weddings are beautiful, but they can be beautiful without costing a small fortune. I came up with this thought before planning my wedding and&#8230;<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":1401,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[602,604],"class_list":["post-1378","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-family","tag-wedding-planning","tag-wedding-tips"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1378","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1378"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1378\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1401"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1378"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1378"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1378"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}