Guide to a Celebrity Style Wedding on a Budget

Wish you could have a celebrity style wedding without spending a fortune? This article provides tips for incorporating the elements of a celebrity wedding without the high price tag. First, consider the elements of a celebrity wedding. Many celebrities opt for a fun wedding theme that guests will find entertaining. Couple that theme with designer wedding dresses, gourmet dishes, dancing, and a gift for your guests. Weddings are happy occasions to publicly demonstrate your nuptial commitment to one another. If you focus on making your wedding celebration a great party for your guests, you can't go wrong.

Choosing a wedding theme is no more difficult than choosing any other party theme. Consider the people you will be inviting. There are many themes that will appeal to a wide range of guests. Classic fairytales, romantic movies, or nature themes are great choices. Whichever theme you pick, make certain it won't exclude certain guests. While you and some of your friends may love motorcycles, grandma may not appreciate it the way you do. While your wedding day is your special day, you want all of your guests to enjoy the celebration.

Designer wedding dresses straight off the rack can be very expensive. If you want a designer dress without going into debt, pick a designer pattern and find someone you trust to make it or hire a seamstress. It's far less costly to have the dress made and if you can find the material at a discount, you've just saved yourself hundreds of dollars.

There are many designer patterns to choose from if you know what basic style looks best on you. Not sure what kind of dress you want? Go to any bridal store and try on several wedding dresses to see which style suits your body type. Make note of the waist and neck lines, skirt length and fullness, sleeves, and back. Pay attention to the fabrics, too. Ask the salesperson if you aren't sure. This website offers many useful tips for choosing a pattern: http://weddings.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Wedding_Dress_Pattern

Celebrity weddings usually have a master chef creating awe-inspiring dishes, but most of us can't afford to hire someone like Wolfgang Puck. The good news is, many world-renowned chefs have put a lot of effort into writing cookbooks to share their delicious creations. You can find these cookbooks at your local library, so it won't cost you a dime. Some chefs have placed their yummy recipes online, such as Mr. Puck himself. Decide if you want a full-blown dinner served at your wedding or just appetizers and desserts.

Next, browse through the cookbooks and mark the ones you would like to serve. If you don't know anyone handy in the kitchen to make these creations for you, find a well-respected local caterer. Inform the caterer that you have selected recipes you want served at your wedding and find out whether they are willing to accommodate you.

At that point, you and the caterer will have to get together to determine the number of servings you will need and the cost. Of course, the most inexpensive way to get chef-inspired dishes is to have your family and friends pitch in to make the recipes, then let your guests serve themselves. You can purchase inexpensive serving plates and utensils to match your theme.

If you have a talented baker in your network of family and friends, sit down together to design a splendid wedding cake to match your theme. It isn't rocket science, just a matter of some baking experience, attention to detail, and a little creativity. There are a vast number of online how-to guides for making wedding cakes.

You don't have to hire a pop star to have a celebrity-style wedding dance. In fact, you don't even have to hire a band. Instead, hire a professional DJ like Ashlee Simpson and Peter Wentz did, or ask a techno-savvy friend to do it for you. With your theme in mind, burn several audio CDs with great dance tunes and some traditional fun wedding dances. Mix up the tempo and be sure to choose your bridal dance. Give the DJ your tune list and the order in which you want them played. It's best if you can order the songs yourself, but it isn't necessary. Since you've just saved yourself hundreds of dollars in wedding music, spend some of that in lighting and themed decorations.

Don't forget to thank your guests with a special gift. A bridal gift can be as simple as a decorated cookie, candle, or bag of chocolate. It really is the thought that counts. Try to incorporate your wedding theme in the gift, and choose something you can assemble yourself or with friends.

With a bit of planning, research, and assistance from family and friends, you can have the celebrity wedding of your dreams!