There are many things that you can do to have a perfect wedding without spending a fortune
doing it. One of the first things that you need to do is develop a wedding plan, decide who is
helping you plan your special day, and stick with it! Work a budget into the mix that is written in
stone and stick within your means no matter what. Consider working with a professional
wedding planner or consultant who has the know how to help you find ways to save money.

There are lots of traditional wedding expense breakdowns and financial responsibility
assignments, following general outlines or etiquette rules and suggested practices. Traditionally,
the bride’s parents would foot most of the bill, parents of the groom might want to contribute in
some meaningful financial way, shape or form or just pay for specific things, or even share costs
equally.

Some couples choose to save, pay for their own weddings, others use the kindness of
benefactors, and other family members who want to contribute and lessen the burden on
everyone. Couples and parents find innovative ways to deal with the expenses they face. They
set up a wedding account, where everyone’s contributions are deposited. All bills are paid from
that account, or they split costs in three equal parts. Parents on both sides and the couple each
take a third of the expenses and cover their portion of the cost.

Setting up a master ‘wedding account’ is always a great idea to control spending, manage
budgets, avoid conflicts. You can ease the financial burden this major life event is placing on
everyone by offering a unique service and channel for one-and-all who feel they want to
contribute. It also provides the family with the unique opportunity to have others provide cash.

It is accepted practice that attendants pay for their own clothing, but in some cases, especially
where the option to share expenses has been mobilized, the wardrobe will be “funded” so to
speak. Rentals that will have to be returned and/or purchased, traditional, themed or even
home-made outfits are always other options as well, depending on your wedding’s unique style,
set-up and context. Traditionally the bride and/or her family would pay for the bride’s dress, veil
and accessories; her mother’s dress and father’s formal wear as well as the bride’s trousseau,
honeymoon clothes and lingerie.

Reception – the bulk of the cost for any wedding would be the food and drink, party rentals,
music and entertainment of your guests on the big day. Cost cutting suggestions and innovative
cost sharing, will all go a long way to assist you plan the reception. Making it fit your budget is
both a challenge and a joyful endeavor! Getting professional help from a seasoned, well-versed
wedding expert will be dollars saved in the end and a smart investment strategy to help you
curb costs AND create the perfect ambiance and backdrop for your wedding celebrations. Do
not go the journey alone – consult often and frequently shop around and be creative, making
your reception the one to remember without having to break the bank!

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