Turn your Budget Wedding into a day you will never forget

Every woman has envisioned a dream wedding for herself but unfortunately the fulfillment of this fantasy can set you back by at least $20,000 to $50,000. And since it makes very little sense to start your new life submerged neck deep in debt you may want to consider looking for budget wedding ideas. If you are willing to compromise just a little and be innovative there is no reason why you cannot have a wedding to remember on a budget.

 So here are some budget wedding ideas that can help you to plan a wedding that will be remembered for long but which will not break the bank. And this way you will not have to burden your parents with the wedding expenditures.

The Gown: Let's start with the dress which can easily cost a $1000 to $100,000 depending on the designer, pattern, shop etc. If you are willing to wear a second hand gown, you can get a stunning ensemble for $25, just hop over to eBay and you will find an assortment of lovely wedding gowns for sale. Alternatively you could ask your mother or grandmother to let you have their gown which can then be modified to suit your taste.

The Decorations: You don't have to spend a bundle on these because you are not going to be taking them home, so start by looking in your local dollar store. Be creative, anything from twig wreath to terracota pots can create a fabulous ambience if used correctly. Instead of fresh flowers, go for silk flowers that look as pretty as the real thing. But if you must use fresh flowers go for blooms that are in season to avoid spending a small fortune after the most exotic flowers which are only going to last for a few hours.

The Venue: If you choose an outdoor venue you can do away with the expenditure for flowers. Also, most venues are free on Sundays so you may want to consider getting married then. If you have a fairly big yard, with a few additions and embellishments it can be turned into the perfect wedding venue.

The Cake and the food: Think colorful cupcakes instead of the five tier wedding cake which can easily cost a few thousand. Remember you as the bride or groom will be the center of attention not the wedding cake. If you want to go for the three tiered look, simply arrange colorful cupcakes on a suitable tiered tray.

For the food, choose chicken dishes for the main course, vegetable trays for hors d'oeuvres and don't serve alcohol. You could also go for a buffet style meals with a pasta bar, garlic bread and the other trimmings

The Flowers: Try to replace the individual flower arrangements on each table with candles. For a romantic, flowery look plant a lot of flowers in your back yard just in time to be in full bloom for your wedding.

Rings: You don't have to go platinum; it's not the metal but the commitment that ought to be strong. Titanium looks as classy as platinum but can cost less than half. If you would like to buy for gold rings, going from 18 to 14 carat can make a significant difference to the amount of money you will have to spend.

As you can see, with a little imagination you can host a classy affair without running your bank account dry, so be ready to experiment with budget wedding ideas.

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