Planning a Small Cheap Wedding

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Planning a small cheap wedding should be easy, right?

Don't be fooled if you think that planning a small cheap wedding should be a simple task. It can be just as daunting as planning a large wedding. The reason for this is that you still want most of the things that go with a fabulous wedding, but you need to do or get them cheaper. Therefore, you may have to do a lot more research to find the best alternatives at the best prices.

How do I go about planning a small cheap wedding? 

The steps for planning a small cheap wedding are essentially the same as for planning any type of wedding, large or small. You should sit down with your partner and start to list the vital things that have to be done. Then you need to perform the following steps:

  1. The first and most important thing is to establish your wedding date, because that will give you an indication of how much time you have left for planning your wedding. The more time you allow for yourself to plan your wedding, the easier and less nerve-racking it is going to be.

  2. Create a preliminary list of wedding guests. After you have created the list, start to trim it, because a large number of guests will significantly push up the bill for the wedding. To cut down on costs, rather invite only close family and friends.

  3. Create your budget. Make a list of items that needs to be done and that needs to be purchased. Write down the cost down for each item and add up the costs. If you have enough money available to cover the costs, you are very fortunate. If not, you will have to go through the list item-by-item and see where you can cut down to make it fit within your budget.

  4. Use the above list of items and make a timeline from it. Work out which items will require the most amount of time to set up and put them first in the list. Write down a due date next to each of the items on the list. You can now use this wedding planning timeline as a handy guide and checklist for the smooth planning of your wedding.

Marriages are made in heaven and are consummated on earth. -- Anonymous

Tips for planning a small cheap wedding 

The wedding dress: Visit the mall department stores, but stay away from the wedding dress department. Look for cocktail dresses, formal dresses or prom dresses that are available on sale.

The transport: Forget about renting a limousine. Ask a friend or relative with a luxury car to assist you, and you may get the transport for free. Such a person will usually be honored to perform this duty and usually they like to show off their cars, anyway.

The reception venue: You may have to do a lot of research, but you should be able to find the ideal venue for your budget. First look at the usual reception halls but then proceed to consider places such as museums, historic buildings, botanical gardens, vineyards, art galleries, and zoos (some even have reception halls available.)

The drinks: Have champagne and fruit juice for the tables, but provide a bar where guests who want to drink alcohol or other soft drinks can buy their own drinks.

How do I ensure that I keep within the budget? 

Don't feel alone when you ask this question. Did you know that going over a budget is the single biggest worry for marrying couples? It's been estimated that about 80% of couples go over budget. Click here to find out how it you can control your budget and get more ideas when planning a small cheap wedding.

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