Did you know the average cost of a Wedding in America is somewhere around $20,000. With this as an average figure you can then determine whether you need to hire a wedding planner or if you are going to plan your wedding yourself. It?s really important to sit down and look at your finances and get realistic as to how much you are willing to spend on your wedding and how much you can afford to spend on wedding. It is really important to come up with a figure as to how much you are willing to spend. Your money is your money so value it.

When you have a figure to work with you can then write a list of all the things you think you will need for your wedding and then work out how much you are willing to spend on each item. Don?t be like a lot of people please who go out there with no clue and end up in huge debt for the rest of their lives. I have seen many women in tears because they worked into a bridal store and got conned into buying a $10,000 wedding gown when they just couldn?t afford. I have seen people in shock as they have been handed a $15,000 bill for the catering alone. If you don?t want this to happen to you then you need to plan for your wedding.

It is a good idea to plan a budget for the bridal shower, bucks night and honeymoon as well. In all you need to be realistic as to what you want and how much you are willing to pay. There are so many ways you can save money on your wedding but make sure you have done your homework, looked around, got estimations and worked out a figure for all the items you need.

Here is a list of some of the things you may need if you plan to have a traditional wedding

Rings
Bride, Groom, Engraving

Stationery
Invitations, Setting Placements, Response Cards, Thank you Cards, Napkins

Ceremony
Marriage License, Musician, Celebrant, Good Will?, Flower Girl Basket, Ring Bearer Pillow, Alter Pews Arrangements, Church Arrangements

Bouquets
Bride, Bridesmaids, Flower Girl, One for Tossing

Corsages
Groom, Groomsmen, Other Family Members

Attire
Bridal Gown, Bridesmaids Dresses, Flower Girl Dress, Head Pieces and or Veil, Gloves, Garter, Shoes Grooms Formal Wear, Groomsmen?s Attire, Page Boy?s Attire, Undergarments, Cuff Links, Accessories Jewelry

Transport

Reception
Reception Site, Wedding Cake, Floral Arrangements, Food, Drinks, Music, Photography, Video Person Rentals, Caterers

Other Hidden Cost
Make Up Artist, Beautician, Manicurist, Tent, Table Chairs

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