Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Planning a romantic wedding on a tight budget

You probably assume you can't be planning a romantic wedding on a tight budget but that would not be true. It is reckoned that of all the weddings in the western world around half of them are planned on a very tight budget. However don't assume that your wedding needs to be any less spectacular after all even the simplest of ceremonies can leave great memories that will last you all your life. It is simply necessary to think carefully when planning a wedding on a very tight budget so you can monitor costs more carefully. Planning a wedding on a tight budget means giving most thought to the areas which traditionally are the most expensive. This would include your wedding attire, the wedding venue, food and drink at the reception, video and/or photography and any decorations the rooms may need. But this is no reason to panic after all there are lots of options which will cut costs and expenses. One of the ways is to consider which jobs would normally be done by paid staff and arrange for family friends to support you by taking care of those issues on your behalf. One of the major side benefits of this approach is the way your friends and family come together as closer friends than every before. If you think about it most weddings require that the venues indoors or out need to decorated in some way or other. If you are discovering how to plan a cheap wedding you will find you are able to brainstorm a number of themes which can be replicated in your wedding venues with stylish but home made or borrowed items. If you are looking for some ideas for where to start go to http://BeRomantic.com/romantic_weddings/ where we have dozens of themes with lots of ways you can duplicate them along with ideas on picking venues, choosing the right flowers with meanings that will mean so much more when you are planning a cheap wedding or have a small budget. Have you considered having the wedding reception at a time when people would not be expecting to have a full meal? Evening weddings starting at say 8 PM will suggest to your guests that they need to eat before the wedding starts but might increase your drinks bill as people will drink faster and more heavily on an evening. It may be necessary to have a shorter time for an open bar before guests pay for their own drinks. Breakfast time weddings will also mean you can serve a much smaller meal. Who needs to eat a massive meal at 9am in the morning? In the same way guests will not drink so much that early in the day. Have a thing about what would be the best time for both you and your wedding budget. Sending personalized wedding invitations are a fast growing fashion statement and cheaper than a commercial printer. Although most people would agree a wedding cake and a meal is essential at the wedding but it is possible to trim these costs as well. You should read our book on how to plan a cheap wedding on a tight budget for examples. A family member or friend could support you by taking responsibility for organizing this part of the reception. Seriously, planning a wedding on a tight budget can bring fun and laughter to your more informal wedding plans.


About the Author: Ron Thomson is the person running http://BeRomantic.com one of the best sources of romantic ideas on the internet. One of the fastest growing sections of the website is on the subject of planning a romantic wedding on a tight budget so if you are looking at the best ways of learning how to plan a cheap wedding whilst keeping it romantic and glamorous go there and pick up even more detailed tips on keeping expenses low.

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