5 Mistakes Brides Make when Planning a Wedding on a Budget

It is true that most brides have a budget to work with. The budget can be large and extravagant or small and tight. Either way, decisions will have to be made. Should you cut back on what you spend on flowers so you can serve more lavish food? Do you hire someone to do it all for you or do it all yourself? Keeping your spending within the limits of what you have to work with is completely normal. It just gets a little harder when your budget is small. Keep reading to discover mistakes you can avoid while planning your wedding on a budget.

Mistake #1 - Doing Too Much
It is tempting to try and do everything at your wedding. However, if you can't do it all nice and with class then you should probably skip it. It is better to do fewer things nicely than to do everything cheaply. Guests won't notice if something is missing, but they will notice if it is done poorly.

Mistake #2 - Wrong Timing
Getting married on a Saturday in the middle of June, or any other popular date, ensures that vendors will not be willing to work with your budget. They know if they don't sell their services to you that day there will be another bride that will be willing to pay full price. If possible have your wedding on a Friday or another weekday in a less popular month. You will be able to negotiate discount pricing. Also keep in mind that the time of day is also important. Lunch menus are almost always cheaper than dinner menus. You can also get away with serving lighter fare earlier in the day.

Mistake #3 - Wrong Location
It may seem like it would be more cost effective to have your wedding at your home or in a park. After all, reception halls and hotels can be expensive. However, it may actually cost you more in the long run to put everything together yourself. You will need to rent tables, chairs, linens, décor and perhaps even a canopy and dance floor. The cost of bringing in all these items can cost significantly more than just renting a place that already has everything you need. Take a look at the following article to get an idea of what goes into renting a canopy for your wedding.
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Mistake #4 - Not Hiring Professionals
There are many things you can do yourself to save some money. Consider making your own centerpieces. Check out this article to get some great ideas. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/250000/unique_wedding_table_centerpiece_to.html
You may also have friends with talents. Consider asking a friend who is skilled at sewing to help you make your veil. They are not hard and the materials cost very little.
But, there will be some things you should certainly hire professionals to do. In my opinion the two most important professionals are the DJ and the Photographer. A great DJ will get everyone dancing and having a good time. They also will keep everyone informed of the schedule and what is going on.
Your photographer will capture beautiful images and put them in an album for you. Trusting someone you know who happens to own a camera may not be a wise decision. There is no guarantee that you will be happy with their images. Even if they are a good photographer and you have seen their work they may not be skilled at managing the fast pace and high stress of a wedding. Work out your budget so you can hire professionals for important things.

Mistake #5 - Losing Sight of What's Important
Through all the stressful planning and decisions it can be easy to forget that the purpose of your wedding day is to get married. No matter what you decide to do make sure that you enjoy your wedding day and that you remember you are making a commitment to the person you love and the day is to celebrate this.