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What a magical moment it was, when he proposed. The sparkling ring, the tears, the hugs … oh, and somewhere in there you said "YES!" Now it has been a few days and your feet are touching the ground again. A million thoughts and worries are bouncing through your head! Perhaps the BIGGEST question? How Much ?? If you have searched the web for the phrase "Average cost of a wedding", you were probably shocked!
In the United States, the average cost of a wedding runs between $ 20,000 and $ 26,000. If you start getting real fancy, the total can quickly climb above $ 30,000. (Yikes!) In today's' economy, that is quite a bit more than many couples can afford.
And yet, you still want your wedding day to be the very special day that it should be! So how can you pull this all together without busting the bank? The secret starts with good planning.
First, you and your fiance should sit down and determine how much money you both have to spend on your wedding. Are your parents planning to help with any wedding expenses? Do you plan on taking out loans to cover some costs? Are you planning on an expensive honeymoon?
Second, you both should make a list of everything you want your special day to include. Do you want to have a photographer and a video person? Do you want the church covered in flowers or just a couple arrangements at the alter? How about the reception? A band, or a DJ playing CDs? An open bar? Will children be invited to the reception?
These are just a few of dozens of decisions you will be making before your wedding. And most of them will affect how much you spend on your big day. That is why the average cost of a wedding can vary so much, all the "little extras" can quickly add up!
Now if both of you have deep pockets, you might hire a wedding planner to handle all the details. Otherwise, you should consider buying a wedding planning guide. A good guide can give you valuable tips that can cut hundreds or even thousands of dollars off the cost of your wedding!
For example, did you know that many vendors jack up their prices as soon as they hear the word "Wedding"? They know that this is a very emotional time for you and you are more likely thinking with your heart. And they take advantage of this!
A good planning guide will show you how to save on catering, flowers, photography, equipment rentals, etc. It will show you how to get the best deals, what tricks to use and how to approach the businesses that will be involved with your wedding.
Yes, you can have your fairytale wedding without going deeply in debt! With the right planning up front, your magical day will have all the sparkle without the stress of a pile of bills.
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Source by Michelle Devries
