Cheap weddings are growing in popularity as incomes shrink but that doesn’t mean your wedding cannot be just as lovely and elegant as you had hoped for. With a bit of planning and putting your limited funds in the right areas, your wedding can look expensive and be just as much fun as those that cost far more. Here are some tips to consider when planning your perfect wedding day.

Guest List. Decide now if you want a simple close family and friends wedding attended by just a few or a large gathering of everyone you and your intended and both sets of parents know. This single decision will have a large impact on your budget. Your head count will determine venue size, food and drink expenses and more. You will save money by including fewer guests but if a large group is what you’ve always dreamed of there are ways to accommodate them if you plan ahead. (more…)

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