You might ask what goes into a wedding? Cheap wedding favors, cheap wedding invitations, cheap wedding dresses, cheap wedding gifts, cheap wedding flowers, cheap wedding cake, cheap wedding decorations, cheap wedding reception, rings, photographer, videographer, entertainment, grooms tuxedo, bridesmaid dresses, hotel for guest and more.
Wow, that seems like a lot. But it comes with having a wedding and that is why you plan in advance so you can take care of all the necessities earlier.
You should start to contact people with your list and budget in mind. Locate areas in your area where you would like to hold your reception. When you go and check out possible reception areas always ask if they can recommend a photographer, videographer, florist, etc. They always seem to have good recommendations since this is their business and they always arrange weddings.
Set up everything on time deadline basis. Organize each aspect and write down when you would like to have each finalized. Here is a cheap wedding planning simple overview which you can use to get started.
9+ Months Prior
~Create a wedding folder/binder. Organize your binder.
~Anything that you come across should be added to your binder. Whether it is dresses, flowers, favors, location, photographer, etc.
~Decide what kind of budget you would like to work with.
~Decide on the date you would like to get married then book the destination of wedding.
~Come up with a rough list of who will be attending your wedding.
6-8 Months Prior
~Purchase your dream wedding dress.
~Set up the entertainment for the evening. (DJ, Band,
~Photographer, Videographer, etc.)
~Start shopping for bridesmaid dresses. Pick out the color you would like and remember to get color swatches to match the colors with your event.
~Purchase cheap wedding invitations. Get creative and make your own and save money.
~Start your registry.
~Start planning your honeymoon.
4-5 Months Prior
~Setup your rehearsal dinner. Try and bring down the cost by negotiating costs.
~Come up with the perfect songs that you want to dance too.
~Try on your dress again.
~Pick out your cake.
2-3 Months Prior
~Time to finalize food menu and ceremony.
~Purchase your favors for the guests.
~Try and setup up time with your event staff.
~Send out your invitations.
~Go over everything with your vendors.
Your Day -1 month Prior
~Start getting excited.
~Take care of RSVP list.
~Try on your dress and make necessary alterations.
~Schedule seating arrangements.
~Get ready and get married!!!
Keep everything organized in a binder of some sort. Your cheap wedding planning will help you have an affordable exciting wedding with less stress and more enjoyment. Congratulations on your wedding and enjoy your next steps. |