Wedding planning is often quite stressful for the wedding couple. With so many decisions needing to be made, your family and friends can create interference and difficulty, no matter how much they just want to help. This article will help you plan your wedding smoothly.

You may be able to save money on your wedding by planning it during an “off season”. The wedding season is traditionally from May through September. During this time, wedding venues will be more expensive. If it is imperative that your wedding be at this time, be sure to make your reservations far ahead of the date.

Wedding dresses are one of the most expensive things to be purchased when planning a wedding. When you are shopping, try getting a dress that might not be traditionally thought of as one made for a wedding. Consider a bridesmaid dress, which costs less than a wedding dress but can still fit your needs. Even if the dress needs alterations, it could still be cheaper than an actual wedding dress.

Online wedding gown purchases can be easy on your wallet, but give yourself enough time for alterations as needed. I bought my gorgeous gown online for only $150, but it cost me another $200 to have it altered to fit me perfectly. Be sure to include the potential alterations cost into your budget.

When you are planning on who will be giving the speeches at the wedding, have them rehearse the material before you so that you can make sure everything is appropriate. There will be people of all ages present, and what may seem funny to a younger person may not be humorous to an older crowd.

Congratulations on making it this far. The fact that you haven’t run from the craziness of the planning stage says you are fully dedicated and looking towards the finish line. Your wedding belongs to you. Utilize the tips located above to make your wedding day special.

By Gia Dragoi

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