| Most couples after engaging in a grand and | | | | by friends and other family members. Just make |
| elegant weddings end up living in debt. If this is the | | | | sure that the food tastes good and is presented |
| case then the newlywed couple misses out the | | | | well. |
| enjoyment and happiness what a truly new | | | | Cake |
| wedded couple deserves. Plan ahead on the details | | | | Have your cake simple, yet elegant. You can ask |
| of the wedding and take time in the preparation | | | | favor from a friend inclined into baking to make |
| of it. Here are simple considerations yet with | | | | your cake. In this way, you can save from |
| great impact on having a successful marriage | | | | ordering expensive cakes by professional bakers. |
| ceremony without worrying the budget afterward. | | | | A one-layered cake will be perfect, as long as |
| Guests | | | | each guest can take a piece of it. Have the cake |
| The shorter guest list, the more you can cut on | | | | flavor according to the couple's choice or have it |
| expenses. Invite only close friends and immediate | | | | flavored suitable for general guests. |
| families as much as possible. This consideration | | | | Gowns/Dresses |
| affects mainly the other details of the occasion. A | | | | Consider the dresses of the bride and the groom. |
| big guest list requires a bigger venue and more | | | | You can have the outfits of the secondary |
| food preparation. This basically means additional | | | | sponsors. You can also have an entourage of |
| expenses. | | | | different colors of gowns rather than having it in |
| Ceremony | | | | uniform which requires more time of planning and |
| Talk to your partner as to what kind of | | | | preparing. Many wash and wear gowns are |
| ceremony you prefer. A church ceremony usually | | | | available in bridal stores. Another option is to look |
| costs a lot since the church needs to be | | | | for second hand gowns. A simple modification is |
| decorated. Civil ceremonies are, however, more | | | | needed and off you go with your new cheap |
| cost-effective. You can also have your ceremony | | | | gowns. |
| in the registrar office which accommodates only a | | | | Transportation |
| few people. Whatever kind of ceremony you | | | | Try to ask from your friends to borrow their car |
| want plan ahead so you can cut on other | | | | to be used as bridal car for your wedding. They |
| expenses especially if you choose to have a | | | | would certainly be happy to do the favor for you. |
| church wedding ceremony. | | | | In this way, you get to have your bridal car for |
| Reception | | | | free and your friend gets the favor of |
| Take time on canvassing hotels and local function | | | | participating in your memorable day as your |
| halls near the ceremony venue of the nuptial | | | | driver. |
| occasion. Look for a venue which can perfectly | | | | Honeymoon |
| accommodate your invited guests. The smaller | | | | Be practical in planning your wedding as well as in |
| the venue, the more intimate it will sound. | | | | considering your honeymoon getaway. Every |
| However, avoid choosing a venue wherein your | | | | couple wants to have a luxurious and |
| guests will be crowded and feel uncomfortable. | | | | sophisticated honeymoon but get what you can |
| Food | | | | really afford. A credit card charged honeymoon is |
| Feed your guests with tasty foods, which is within | | | | a no-no! This takes time to pay off and couple |
| your budget. What is important here is that your | | | | wouldn't spend their first year of married life |
| guests are satisfied after a long wait of joining | | | | paying for those debts. Try to look for |
| you in the ceremony. A buffet setting is much | | | | promotional trips and while away remember to |
| preferable for a budget friendly food preparation. | | | | spend wisely. |
| Another option is to have the food cook at home | | | | |