| Weddings should be joy-filled events that create | | | | and create a rock-solid budget that all understand |
| treasured memories that last a lifetime. For some, | | | | will be adhered to. |
| however, it is a trip that leaves many brides in | | | | The next step is to bring out the checklist and |
| tears due to the stress, unrealistic expectations, | | | | cross off everything unnecessary. Much will |
| and expense which often results in an empty | | | | depend on the type of venue selected. For |
| pocketbook for newly married couples. By | | | | instance, big bouquets of flowers may not be |
| remembering a few basic tips and tricks and | | | | needed to adorn a setting if one is getting married |
| working with a wedding planning guide, this event | | | | in a botanical garden, forest setting, or on the |
| will be one filled with pleasure and joy, as it should | | | | beach. This will save significantly on total costs as |
| be. | | | | the expense of flowers can add up quickly in the |
| A wedding planning guide is often presented in the | | | | end. |
| form of a checklist and many brides feel | | | | Other considerations that can affect total cost |
| compelled to working under the strict guidelines it | | | | include things like formality of the affair, time of |
| contains. It should be remembered, however, that | | | | year, and even theme. A black tie event is |
| it provides a suggested time-line that is intended | | | | traditionally more expensive than one held in less |
| to ease stress not to cause it. | | | | embellished locations. Additionally, those attending |
| After becoming engaged many couples grab the | | | | formal events often expect an open bar, |
| checklist and begin to make plans, purchasing | | | | cocktails, and dinner during the reception all of |
| items that will never be used, and overspending | | | | which can become expensive since they are |
| before they know it. Keeping in mind that the | | | | based on the number of guests in attendance. |
| items on the list are merely suggestions and are | | | | Ultimately, the wedding is about the couple. It |
| not things that must be done will often help | | | | should be filled with love, friendship, and joy all of |
| alleviate some of the fears and stress that can | | | | which provide happy memories for the couple as |
| accumulate over time. | | | | well as those in attendance. The last thing |
| The financial concerns associated with a wedding | | | | newlyweds need is to begin life in debt, but often |
| leave many couples filled with doubts about their | | | | this is the case. A wedding planning guide can help |
| intended. This point not only creates stress in new | | | | lead one through the quagmire associated with |
| relationships, but occasionally even breaks couple | | | | uniting a couple as well as help keep costs under |
| apart. Therefore, one of the first steps is to sit | | | | control, but it should always be viewed with a |
| down with the parents, if they are contributing, | | | | discerning eye. |