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The first thing you need to know in order to determine the cost of your wedding, the number of people you want to invite.
Determine the cost of the wedding ceremony and reception site.
Cost-Cutting Tip: Use a venue for the wedding and reception. You can often get a better price that the entire wedding to get in one place. You will also save money on transportation costs. Really on a budget? Look for an empty seat, as someone at home. Find an empty seat? Go to a park, or take advantage of your church.
Determine the cost of the invitations. These can be very expensive, so stick to your original guest list. You can at any time via announcements after the wedding.
Cost-Cutting Tip: Make your own wedding invitations. Many craft stores offer DIY kits, you can print from your own computer. A local print shop talk. They are often much more reasonable than at the invitation company.
Determine a budget decorating. Factor in the flowers for the ceremony or reception centerpieces, bridesmaids' bouquets and boutonnieres for the groomsmen, fathers and ring bearer and corsages for the mothers.
Cost-Cutting Tip: Stick to one type of flower. Consider getting your own flowers, decorations and favors to really save.
Determine the cost of the music for the ceremony and reception.
Cost-Cutting Tip: Ask people you know, to contribute their musical talents. AuntMay can play piano. Can sing her friend Sally. Ask another friend to play deejay at the reception.
Determine the cost of photography. How much will it cost to do portraits, the ceremony and reception? Do you want a camera man? Photography can be a big part of the wedding budget looking for, so really for the best deal.
Cost-Cutting Tip: Only a professional photographer to do portraits. Use disposable cameras at the reception for snapshots.
Develop your food budget. This should include food costs for the bachelor / bachelorette parties, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, reception, wedding cake and drinks.
Cost-Cutting Tip: your wedding so that you do not have to serve a full meal. Early in the afternoon means you can serve light appetizers and cake.
Consider your budget for clothing. What is your budget for a wedding dress, veil, shoes, hair styling, makeup and jewelry? What is your budget for the groom's clothes? Will you rent a tux or buy a suit?
Cost-Cutting Tip: Look online for a dress. The costs are usually much lower, even on new clothes.
Determine your budget for your rings. Check out the various options available to determine your budget.
Cost-Cutting Tip: Online is the way to go. You will find great deals on auction sites and online wholesalers.
Decide on a budget for attendant gifts. These are a must-have. If your budget allows, you can include your parents and each other in this position.
Cost-Cutting Tip: Here's a great source for low cost associated with gifts.
Think about what you spend on the honeymoon. It is important to think aboutThis addition to the wedding budget, because plans can be adjusted on the basis of resources left.
Your final consideration is to establish a fund for any other items such as tips, bar tabs unexpected, etc.
Be sure to order with receipts, and review your budget often. This will be in sticking to your wedding budget support.
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