Elegant Wedding Planned on a Shoestring Budget

FREE WEDDING PLANNER, SETTING THE WEDDING DATE

5. WHAT MONTH AND DAY OF THE WEEK DO YOU WANT TO GET MARRIED?

The month and day of the week have a huge bearing on wedding costs. June is almost guaranteed to be more expensive. Let’s face it; it’s THE month for weddings.

You’ll also encounter a shortage of some of the party items you need unless you shop far in advance.

If you decide on a summer month, be prepared for the heat if you want to hold the event outdoors. Also take in consideration the health of some of your guests who could be affected by the heat. The opposite holds true for winter months. Unless you live far south it’s not logical to plan a February wedding under a gazebo in Central Park. And keep those stiff Spring winds in mind, too!

Check on other local events that might coincide with your wedding. In addition, call ahead to the place where you plan to honeymoon and book your room as far in advance as possible. If they only accept credit cards and you or your fiancée don’t have one, ask if they’ll accept a money order for the deposit. If not, ask your parents if they will secure the room with their credit card; you can reimburse them. Better yet, visit your local bank (or even better - a credit union) and get an ATM/Debit card. You don't have to have credit in order to receive this type of card. Most any business establishment will accept this method of payment, as the amount is immediately deducted from your checking account. In addition, the card should be free.

And while we are on the subject of Credit Unions, these type of financial institution are more apt to lend to couples just starting out. In fact, they may be a great source for securing a small wedding loan.

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