Wise wedding investment #1 = Wedding Rings
The shocking thing about weddings is that they only last for one day. Brides rarely realize that months of planning will culminate in a day that flies by. Keeping this in mind will help in prioritizing purchases when planning on a budget.
In determining how to spend a limited budget, it’s important for bridal couples to consider the items that will have the most sentimental value for them after the wedding. To calculate your budget visit http://weddings.theknot.com/budgeter/Budgeter.aspx
Guests admire centerpieces and ice sculptures for only a few hours before these perishable items are discarded. In contrast, wedding rings, photos and videography are all items that will be lasting reminders of the wedding for years to come. By budgeting the most amount of money to these items couples will get a greater emotional return on their investment.
Next, couples should consider which elements of the reception matter most to them. It’s often helpful to rank the components of a wedding reception (food, alcohol, décor, music, etc) in order of importance to you. In doing so, you have just made a list of where to spend wedding dollars first. For example, maybe a bride won’t mind paring back on the food but would prefer to splurge on elaborate centerpieces. Alternatively, maybe she doesn’t mind wearing cost effective shoes but wants to splurge on her dream cake. To list items in order of importance, think back to other weddings you’ve attended. What elements do you remember? Are you able to remember what music was played or how the table was presented? Remember that your guests will have similar memories of your reception; so plan and spend accordingly.
For more info:
100 Ways to Cut Wedding Costs http://www.pennywiseguides.com/guide/100-Ways-to-Cut-Wedding-Costs/183
10 Ways to Save on Your Wedding http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/advice/20020326a.asp
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