By Deon Musilli


The wedding day is among one of the most important dates you will experience in life, but there is a huge expectation on everyone to produce the most intricate wedding possible and this leads to huge price-tags. There are numerous steps that you can take to keep within your wedding budget. If you put the advice you are about to read to work, you can still have an amazing wedding without amazing expenditures.

When making plans for table sitting, make sure the number of guests is even at each table. If you group your guests together by age, they will have more in common in terms of conversation topics.

The photos taken during your wedding are important as you'll look at these a lot of times during your lifetime. Hire a professional to take your photographs even if it costs a little more as you'll be able to rely on the fact that your entire day will be captured properly.

Your family or future in-laws may be stodgy traditionalists, but if they make demands, tell them to pound sand. Thank your family for wanting what's best for you, but let them know that these decisions are up to your spouse and yourself. This way, your wedding day will have good memories for you, and not one filled with regrets on things you wish you had done.

One consideration in wedding planning is alcohol service. You'll want to determine the way that meets you needs, including the cost and the way to serve the kinds of alcohol that you prefer. The open bar option is the most costly of choices and the cost can be prohibitive for many couples but do not feel bad if you cannot afford it. The venue representative will be able to advise you of the various alcohol service options available.

When you are choosing your wedding dress, don't be a slave to current fashion. Choose a gown that will flatter your figure, even if it's in a style you may not have thought about. If you're on the short side, you may get better results sticking to dresses labeled petite rather than having a regular length dress altered. You'll be much more pleased with the end results.

Wedding dresses are one of the most expensive things to be purchased when planning a wedding. When shopping for your dress, consider dresses that may not be categorized as a wedding dress. A bridesmaid dress might strike your fancy as an option, and it would be cheaper than a dress designated for the bride. The money you save by choosing a cheaper dress can be used to alter it and add some stylish details.

Buying wedding gowns online can save you hundreds of dollars, but be sure to do it very early to allow you time to get your gown altered when you receive it. Keep in mind that sometimes the alterations will cost more than the gown itself. Be sure to work the additional cost for alterations into your overall budget.

Invest time in writing vows that will be truly meaningful to your intended spouse. Understand that marriage is a very strong commitment that requires the both of you to make sacrifices. Express your love in your vows.

Consider including group activities within your wedding day. You don't want all of the guests simply watching and waiting for the vows to come to a close before leaving. There can be a variety of games and activities. When your guests enjoy themselves and socialize with everyone else at the event, they are more likely to have fond memories of your wedding.

After reading these tips, it's safe to say that you probably weren't aware of even half of these ideas. And that's because no one ever realizes just how much goes into planning a wedding until they're actually staring at it in the face. A wedding is perhaps the most detail-oriented celebration out there, so be sure that you're using these tips to help you out.




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