TIP! Remember to consider how you would like the alcohol at your reception served, and how much it will cost. For example, an open bar can cost you an arm and a leg, especially if it’s open throughout your reception.

It is easy for costs to spiral out of control when planning a wedding. It’s important to keep at least part of your focus on practical matters, even though a wedding is a very enchanting event. To keep control of the wedding budget, there are a number of things you can do. Utilize the advice contained here, it will help you stay on top of your wedding expenses and still have the day you have dreamed of.

TIP! Purchasing a wedding gown online can save a lot of money. If you decide to go this route, purchase the dress early so you will have time to get it altered.

If you’re taking care of the food yourself, shop at a wholesale store, like Costco. When you shop this way, you can buy your food cheaper than at regular retailers. Consider asking your friends to help with the costs of food.

TIP! Of course, the focus of your wedding should be on the person whom you plan to marry. This life-altering decision is one that should not be rushed into.

Consider an ethnic or exotic flair for your reception dinner. Let’s face it, the menu at these events is pretty standard so why not take it in a direction that makes it more memorable. Ethnic foods and decor will help your reception be memorable.

TIP! If you’re one of the many people who don’t want to spend upward of a thousand dollars on a fat-and-sugar-laden wedding cake, check with local bakeries for lighter, individual-sized wedding pastry suggestions. Some bakeries can ship lower calorie cupcakes and also offer gluten-free options like no-calorie sweeteners, fruit-filling, and meringue toppings.

Avoid over-dieting just to fit your dress! This will only make you lightheaded and dehydrating, and it could even make you ill. You may even faint while saying your vows. Purchase a dress that will hug your curves and fit you well the way you are.

TIP! You could get help from someone else who is attending the wedding. They could help you carry your gear.

You can add certain decorative elements into the wedding décor in order to personalize. Take the ribbon you use in a bouquet for instance, and use the same ribbon for table centerpieces, your hair or your gown. This will help with the elegance at your wedding.

TIP! Do not allow your guests to get bored or restless between the courses of your meal. Get sugar roses in colors that match your theme, or perhaps some crisp crackers.

When you are choosing a makeup artist for your ceremony, always look at samples of their previous work. Are you impressed with their style? You need to be sure you’re going to really like the style. You don’t want to find yourself with makeup that doesn’t appeal to you right before you are about to start your wedding.

TIP! Consider silk flowers for your wedding instead of spending a lot of money on luxurious floral arrangements. You can avoid the hassle of wilted flowers and even make your purchase in advance, making them one less item to worry about on your big day.

Despite what you might have been told, you can put on a excellent wedding without spending six figures. Remember to follow these tips for a great wedding without any financial stress.