If you yearn for a magical, elaborate wedding, your wedding expenses may quickly add up to far more than you can afford. There are a few different ways you can control wedding costs. The advice in this article will help you to keep within your wedding budget, while still having an unforgettable day.

Before the wedding practice walking down the aisle. Practice at the wedding venue in your wedding shoes to be absolutely certain you will not encounter any surprises. Doing so helps to ensure a smooth and confident walk when your wedding day comes.

Consider your different options to find the right type of alcohol for your wedding. Having an open bar may cost a lot, especially if it is available throughout the entire day. If holding the wedding at an outside venue, they may have alcohol serving options available that can control costs.

Future Spouse

Strive to incorporate personal elements in your wedding, things that accurately reflect you and your future spouse. Select a wedding theme that really symbolizes the times that you and your future spouse have spent together.

Have your wedding on the property of friends or family. For example, a large backyard could be the perfect setting, and you will save a lot of money this way. You can even have someone come in and clean it up before the big day.

Make sure to shop multiple photographers before picking the right one to shoot your wedding. You never want to hire a photographer who doesn’t fit your style. Ask family members or look at online reviews to find a good photographer.

Choose sweet cupcakes or miniature tarts in tiers over a bulky expensive cake tower. Such ideas are great for their affordability, adaptability and ease of use. Guests can take cupcakes with them as they are leaving.

You’ll want to be able to dim the lighting at the wedding reception. You may not think about it in advance, but you may want the lights turned down a bit during some dances or for the cake cutting. Before giving the venue the thumbs up and your money, ask them about this detail.

Send a planning and an itinerary to your guests to help them schedule their activities and find their way. Let people know what events, like the rehearsal etc., that they need to show up for, so they end up in the right place at the right time.

Even if you’ve chosen and bought your wedding dress, think about keeping it at the shop until your special day. It could get stained or wrinkled in your closet. If you keep it at the shop until the big day, it will ensure it is in pristine condition when you wear it.

If your wedding includes a colorful cake that will be its own focal point, use rich, coordinating fabric beneath it to set it off. The right piece of fabric can create a stunning display that makes the cake stand out even more. You can select from a variety of fabrics, including velvet, satin or silk. Likewise, you can choose a solid color or go with something textured or patterned.

You may want to consider a wedding aboard a cruise ship. This allows you to start honeymooning as soon as you get married. There are even packages available for people wanting to marry and honeymoon on the ship.

It is possible to still have a fantastic wedding without going overboard. It is possible to have your dream wedding and keep your wallet full by choosing to follow the advice from this article.