How do you plan a dream wedding without busting your budget or looking cheap? I am sure there is zillions of advice out there and by now all you brides to be or wanna be brides must be tired of hearing it. Well I have to put in my two cents (or two dollars for that matter seeing how the inflation has hit us all in the past decade or so). First of all you have to face the fact that weddings are expensive and according to one national survey the average cost of wedding is anywhere between $25,000 to $45,000. Now the million dollar question you have to ask yourself is that whether you think this substantial investment is worth the price for the ceremony that may or may not bind you with your prince charming till death do us part? If the answer is Absolutely, then lets get down to earth for a second and be sensible about the whole thing. I know sensible is boring but it does save you getting into unnecessary debt for the rest of your natural life. Now the next step is to ask help from well wishers around you on how to get your fantasy wedding without spending tens of thousands of dollars.

There have been lot of books, magazines, TV shows and Blogs ofcourse to steer you in the right direction if your well wishers are too busy with their own lives. After the initial research and soul searching and provided the wedding is still "on" by this time, go to work.

There are tons of resources for budgeting your dream without looking cheap and if your head is still in cloud nine and you cannot deal with the practicality of the situation, my advise to you is get the Wedding Planner, put your budget in front of the planner and save your self all the hassel. Now go and have a wonderful wedding, after all "You deserve it".

Now there are some pointers you can give your Planner to show her who is actually in charge of the show. Some of those pointers which will elevate you in the eyes of your planner are

1. Selecting Your Wedding Date

Now be very pragmatic (I know its hard at a moment like this)about selecting a wedding date. Everybody knows that the Peek wedding season is between May and September. May be April or October wedding would be a good idea.

2. Wedding Location

Some Locations that do not specialize in hosting weddings are a good alternative to Hotel ballrooms and banquet halls.

3. Style and Size

A small guest list is very desirable at this point and will open doors at lot of less expensive locations

4. Wedding Essentials and Accessories

Buy Off Season and again Buy Off Season You can even buy great designer stuff at reasonably affordable prices when everybody is making room for new season inventories

5. Reception and Ceremony

Skip on Lavish sit-down dinners, opt for creative decor, Favors and Gifts

And last but not least Enjoy Your Wedding Day as it is your special day and it is all about you.