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holidays that may compete with your wedding day at the end of the year, making locking down a venue a more dif-ficult and costly feat. On the other hand, if you can wait until January or February, you may be able to find a lower price tag on venues, as many ceremony sites, reception halls, photographers and other vendors will offer lower rates during off-peak months. Looking to tie the knot in a major metropolitan area? You can expect higher prices and increased competition for venues and other services as well. Consider looking outside major cities for cheaper locations. Trade in city skyscrapers for country landscapes and you may find your venue cost sub-stantially decreased. Stay Disciplined If you’re feeling pressure from your relatives or friends on how your wedding should go down, don’t forget this day is all about you and your spouse. Your wedding spending should align with your in-come, regular expenses and other financial goals versus breaking the bank to make other people happy. Once you’ve established a budget, decided the kind of wedding you want and begun to compare costs. And then stick to your number. Expect a few pop-up expenses along the way but be steadfast in hitting your budget so you start your marriage off in a smart, financially responsible fashion.
special day forever. If you rack up tons of debt in the process of planning it, your financial situation can also last a while, and not in a good way. The minute you start planning your wedding, it’s time to put on your cost control cap and get to work. With a few simple tips and some discipline, you can make your wedding a cost-effective event while still wowing your guests and making special memories. Hiring Help A strong local wedding planner is an essential piece of pulling off a successful — and budget-friendly — wedding day experience. Once you budget for a wedding planner and define their roles, you may still be concerned at the amount of work that has to be done leading up to your wedding. When it comes to hiring help for your special day, don’t be afraid to rope in your friends and family members. Asking a friend to bartend or make decorations can save you big bucks in the long run without compromising the overall quality of your ceremony and reception. Location, Location, Location Where you get married matters, especially in the wintertime months. There are many
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