Tips for Planning Your Wedding

Setting your Wedding Date:-
Even with weddings there are “peak” and “off peak” seasons. Keep this in mind when setting your date; it is surprising how much you can save.

Planning
Start with a list of the major wedding expenses:
reception
location/ceremony,
cake,
flowers,
food,
formal wear,
honeymoon,
invitations,
music,
photographer.

The reception is normally the biggest expense.

Tip: - Instead of holding the reception in an expensive hotel suite or wedding reception, why not consider having it at someone’s home, a club, or even your favorite restaurant.

Ceremony
With Church weddings the cost can add up considerably, make sure you look into the extra costs, flowers, music etc.
You could choose to get married in a registry office.
If you have chosen a reception you should check to see if they have any facilities in their grounds for you to hold your ceremony, there shouldn't be an extra charge, but you would need to hire a celebrant.

Tip: - Pick a reception with a gazebo or rectory then the weather won’t cause a problem.

Cake
For a low budget wedding, you can order a small wedding cake for the display.
A large sheet cake can be used to cut and serve the guests.
Many tiered cakes with elaborate decorations are expensive.

Tip: - You could build your own cake stand; you will find all sorts of accessories in craft shops