Five Tips For Creating Your Dream Wedding On A Budget

Number One: Start with your guest list. First identify who you would like to be there. Often times as you are making your list, you will notice it getting larger and larger. If you are having a budget friendly wedding, then you need to minimize your guest list. A good rule of thumb to remember is “If you haven’t seen them in the last year, you don’t need to invite them.”

Number Two: Pick your wedding venue. Now that you know how many guests you are going to have, you can now begin looking at wedding venues. You can look for venues that have the look, style, and feel of your dream wedding. You can also ensure they can accommodate the number of guest you plan on having.

Number Three: Get your hard costs out of the way. Hard costs are considered major expenses like the DJ, Photographer, Caterer, Florist, etc. Start meeting with vendors that are in your hard cost categories and see if they fit within your budget.

Number Four: Tap into your talent. Identify ways where your creativity and uniqueness can result in major savings for you. For example, if you are a computer programmer perhaps you can use your computer skills to create some really unique invitations. Maybe you took a woodshop class and want to create a customized envelope/money box. Or perhaps you love music and want to create a CD as your wedding favor. The most memorable weddings are the ones that are creative with ideas that are outside the box and are personal to the couple.

Number Five: Spend money on the areas of your wedding that

are the most important to you. Once you identify your budget, allocate the most money toward the parts of your wedding that are most important to you. If you’re a Foodie, spend the most money on catering. If you love to Dance, spend the most money on your DJ or maybe a live band. If you absolutely want to have a whimsical romantic look, spend the majority of your money on your flowers and wedding design.

The most important aspect of creating your dream wedding is: Get Experienced, Great Help! When planning a wedding there is a lot to think about and you want to make every dollar count. You can get started today with a free event planning consultation. You can walk away with a tangible action plan and steps to help guide you for your Big Day! To set up your Free Consultation with Cain Event Planning contact an Event Specialist at 916-505-0990 www.caineventplanning.com.