by Julia Benzley

Planning your dream wedding on a budget can be hard work. Cut out the headaches by keeping these key things in mind.

1. Prioritize. The number one most important rule when trying to cut costs and tips for your wedding is to prioritize. Determine the top five things that are most important to you and your fiancée. Scrimp and cut corners on everything else. It is your day, you should be happy with it. Cutting costs does not always mean cutting out what you want.
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by Joy Mary

For most events in our lives, a cheap camera is sufficient to record what is important for posterity. But some things like weddings are, hopefully, once in a lifetime, and worth paying more to have it photographed right. So from the myriad of choices how should one go about selecting which photographer to hire? Here are seven principles that will aid in that choice.

Every little girl dreams of a wedding fit for a princess, unfortunately “fairytale” weddings mean BIG MONEY! The reality is, in today’s economy, parents aren’t always able to provide for your “perfect” wedding. Many couples are opting to assist or completely take over the financial burden of paying for their wedding. Here are a few tips to help you save money as you plan for your big day:

by Mike Staff

It’s true . . . from flower girls to grandparents, each person at your wedding reception thinks that his or her favorite music is the coolest and everyone will like it. As the Bride and Groom, you already know which songs you MUST hear at your party – and you know some songs you definitely DON’T want to endure. But how do you please everyone?

by Chris Flitter

It’s the most important factor in real estate and it should be considered the most important decision to make when planning your ceremony and reception. There are many factors that go into deciding a location and usually cost is the first and foremost. Everyone wants a beautiful setting but the question is can you afford it? Location costs can go anywhere from free at a family or friends residence to $20,000 for a luxury estate. Whether your location is free or costs a bundle there are a few factors you need to consider before signing on the dotted line.