He popped the question, you said ?Yes!? andit's all wedding planning from here on out...but who will be paying for the bigday? And in this economic climate ? How?
You might be in a hurry to tie the knot,but at least consider postponing the date by a few months, even a year. If youare truly the perfect couple, then waiting a few months won't matter, and youwill have more time to save and plan for your special moment.
If you are not willing or able to waitanother moment, then follow these five pieces of advice to help you cut down onyou expenses and make sure you have some cash left to start married life on theright foot.
Keepit simple
Keeping the decor simple will save on costsand also provide the prefect background to showcase the happy couple. Wastingmoney on intricate and disposable ornamentation which will be forgotten thenext day is not a good idea.
Doubleup
Not an option which many are willing to gofor, but having a double witha close friend or relative is a great way to save money and enjoy the day.
Thereception
Your reception need not be a twelve coursesit down dinner in the fanciest hotel or venue in town. Saving on the venue andthe food will mean you have more to spend on the honeymoon and setting up hometogether.
Saveand splurge
Saving money on some items, such as food,means you can then splurge on others, such as the dress. Decide where yourpriorities lie and budget accordingly.
Gethelp
Ask friend and family for help. An auntmight be experienced in baking and decorating wedding cakes or a friend mightknow where to get cheap but pretty wedding dresses. Let people know what youare looking for and you will be amazed at the amount of help and good adviceyou will receive.
Keeping it simple will mean that you willhave more money to spend on the important things and before you know it you andyour partner will be buying a house, looking for andplanning the nursery together.
