Note: This is not my work. Credit goes to “kathanknows” at ehow.com
Nearly every engaged couple has a picture of their “dream wedding” in mind. But trying to create it is very expensive and NOT necessary. The size and drama of the wedding does not equal the happiness a marriage will have.
As a wedding coordinator, I have found a few ways to save money onweddings. You really can have a wedding for under $5,000 and not serve your guests pizza at the reception. But you must have a spending plan (some people use that ugly word, “budget”)! Creating a spending plan together and sticking to it is a great exercise for an engaged couple and is the perfect preparation for your marriage.
The bonus is you get to actually keep the money you get in gifts from your guests!