Wedding Planning Expenses Help

This post is a follow-up from our previous post (please read that one first :-). So, how can you save money on the "planning expense" of your wedding?

Do as much as you can via the web, phone and e-mail.

There is a wealth of information on the web and pictures to help you plan. If you find the perfect bouquet photo, e-mail it to your florist instead of driving it over! If you're renting items, ask your rental company for their website address so you can check out pictures that way. Ask for pictures of a vendor's work via e-mail or web. Most reputable companies now have websites.

As far as your time goes, there are two viewpoints to consider while trying to minimize your time as an 'expense'.

1. Have a shorter engagement so your planning doesn't seem to drag on endlessly. Although, that means a more intense, yet shorter planning period.

2. Use a longer engagement to spread out planning tasks. However, be cautious. The temptation is greater with a long engagement to plan, change, re-plan, change it up again, obsess, and become Bridezilla! Discipline yourself to have short flurries of planning task time periods.

We offer a free wedding budget tracker form for download on this page www.NWweddingplace.com/timeormoney-weddingplanning-article.htm at the bottom of the article text. This article will also help you decide whether you should hire wedding planner help or not.

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Bet You Didn't Know About This Wedding Expense...

So you're keeping track of your wedding budget. Flowers - $450. Venue - $800. Wedding Dress - $599. Groom's Tux - $99. Etc., etc. There is another wedding expense that you're probably not even aware of. It's called "Planning Expenses". What am I talking about? Here goes:

1. GAS. Getting to boutiques, checking out venues, interviewing vendors, picking out colors, etc., is costing you money. Who knows how much you've spent so far in gas!!

2. Shipping. Although you can get some great deals via the web for wedding items (and will save you gas $), don't exclude shipping costs when you're calculating your expenditures.

3. Planning Tools. Books, magazines, trackers, and other planning services & items, are an upfront expense. However, these tools may actually save you some money in the long run!

4. Time! Your time is valuable. Some people are of the opinion that time is money. Not sure I share that view completely, yet it is something you should take into consideration.

In our next post, we will investigate a few ways to make your planning process more efficient and reduce the costs associated with it. Come back later this week!!

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Hello wedding bargain hunters! Are you planning on getting your wedding party some thank-you gifts? It is traditionally expected that the bride & groom get their groomsmen, bridesmaids, flower girl, & ring bearer something special. Normally, it is different from (better than) what wedding guests receive as a favor.

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Planning a Bridal Shower?

Are you planning a bridal shower for a friend or family member? I am... next weekend I'm hosting a bridal shower bash for my friend who's getting married in August. Here's what I have planned...

• Hawaii beach themed shower (because they're honeymooning in Hawaii).
• I ordered decorations & supplies from Oriental Trading. Great party selection and prices!

Oriental Trading - Party Supplies

• Two games and prizes.
• Each guests gets a flower lei and hair clip to add to the Aloha spirit!
• Party on the patio with a fire pit and tiki torches!
• Fun, snacky foods
• Raspberry sherbet & club soda punch.
• Hawaiian background music.
• Cake decorated with Hawaiian decor!

My main goal is to give my friend, the bride, a great evening. She has kids, and I want this evening to be an environment of fun and relaxation for her. If you're planning a shower, get creative. If you have a theme, Oriental Trading is an excellent and money saving source for great party supplies.

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