How to plan an affordable wedding 34 Articles

by Allen Teal

Trying to keep a wedding affordable can be like trying to stop a run away train. I have presided at many weddings over the years and paid for the weddings of my two daughters. From this perspective, I feel that I have a l...read more

by Autumn J.

Little girls are apt to dream up enormous fairy tale weddings. This is all well and good, until they grow up, become engaged, and face the daunting task of planning a wedding they can actually afford. Don't panic, it's...read more

by Karen O'Donnell Marshall

With wedding costs increasing annually, brides are looking for ways to reduce costs without affecting the elegance of their special day. I learned many cost-saving ideas while planning my wedding that could save you money...read more

by Tracy Franklin

When others bemoan their wedding budgets of $5,000 or $10,000, do you begin to think that you're getting married on a thread instead of a shoestring? Are you trying to pull off your special day for less than $2,000? You're...read more

by Beth Oliver

Be realistic and set a budget before you do anything. Set your overall budget and stick to it. Decide what is the most important feature to you - the dress, the flowers, the food. Whatever it is, know what means the most t...read more

by Alma Polydore

It might not be as fun as picking out your cake, but setting a budget is definitely a crucial aspect of your wedding planning. The day you marry the man of your dreams will be one of the most important days of your life...read more

by Margie Tyrrell

When it came to my own wedding, I was the ultimate cheapskate, but my husband and I had one of the best weddings I have seen yet, by far! I kept the wedding under 1000$ for everything! Every Woman wants their first wed...read more

by Ethel Smith

I know I will sound as if I came out of the ark, and that I am so old, but I got married at Christmas time 1972. My Dad had died three years earlier and my Mum had been seriously ill all year. The wedding that we had start...read more

by Veronica Shine

The Perfect Wedding Is Doing It Your Way and Affordable Too. While most engage couples end not getting a chance to enjoy each other during the period prior to their wedding, my husband and I enjoyed ours to the fullest ...read more

by J Dawkins

Introduction A wedding should be one of the most special occasions in your life, but sometimes counting the cost of the event can leave the newly weds feeling less than a happy couple. The average cost a wedding in th...read more

by Glenda Webb

An affordable wedding is easy to plan, the trick is to stick to your plan. You need a budget of how much you wish to spend on the dress, decorations, food, flowers, etc. I have been to weddings that cost a few hundred do...read more

by Molly Carter

A wedding should be a special romantic occasion, however a lot of times it turns into a stressful milestone that leaves couples in debt for years into their marriage. Guess what? You can have a wonderful wedding for much...read more

by Melinda Mcmillan

WHAT?...you want 1500$ for that wedding dress. I think I can go cheaper! I want a nice wedding! Family,in-laws and friends looking at only the bride. Me..myself..and I, the day of all days. I think I have to be the b...read more

by Catherine Menefee

The Cheapskate's Wedding One of the great myths of wedding planning is that you need to have a budget before you start. "Find out how much you can spend," all the magazines tell you, "and plan accordingly." When I pla...read more

by Hillary Marshall

Planning a wedding can be difficult and having the wedding of your dreams can prove to be even more difficult. Most women dream of their wedding their entire life and have a distinct vision of what it will be. Unfortunatel...read more

by Katie Jo Woodrome

Your wedding is one of the most important events of your entire life, however, I believe most couples get way too crazy with the amount of money spent on their big day. The truth of the matter is, once it's over, you'll be...read more

by Eva Perry

Planning an affordable wedding can be achievable, with a few simple steps to guide you. First of all, the first item, a soon to be bride will probably want to look at, are wedding dresses. If you are planning to buy ...read more

by April-Lynn Logan

It was a typical night. I was on the computer trying to get on the Canadian version of Deal or No deal, and I was getting very frustrated. The Leafs game is on the television which means my darling boyfriend will be out ...read more

by Aline Neal

THE SECRETS TO HAVING A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING ON AN AFFORDABLE BUDGET You can have the beautiful wedding that you have always wanted, you just need to know how. Yes, the thought of having a wedding on a budget can be scary,...read more

by Tara Rijon

One's wedding is meant to be a memorable occasion, so when it comes to budgeting it, you don't want to take away from the magic. Rather than seeing it as "put together cheaply," view it as "coordinating it with wisdom." ...read more