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A wedding is meant to be a beautiful, meaningful experience that you and all your guests remember for a lifetime. It shouldn't be memorable because of everything that went wrong! Planning even a simple wedding takes a lot of effort and thought. So, to make sure your wedding goes well, try the following easy tips.



You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a great wedding. Many churches and religious buildings charge nominal or no fee at all. If you keep your guest list small, and avoid a meal time wedding, you can pull off a spectacular event on a very small budget.



If you want to minimize the stress that you have on the days leading up to your wedding, hire a wedding planner. This person will be able to make sure that everything runs smoothly and that time management is taken care of. Hiring a wedding planner can be expensive but it can make a huge difference to your stress levels, as well as to the overall quality of the wedding day.



You save large amounts of money by purchasing your wedding dress online. However, it is crucial that you do it far in advance, should it need any alterations. While buying a dress online may be less expensive, alterations can quickly add to the cost. The cost of an alteration should also be included in your budget.



If you are planning on having designer dresses or gowns for your bridesmaids, consider purchasing them as their bridal party gift. Many bridesmaids find it expensive and taxing on their income to pay for such extravagant attire that they will only wear once. If you choose to have such a pricey item, make sure you don't put pressure on them to pay for it.



Go for your dreams at your wedding! If you've always wanted to be a famous singer, why not sing a song at your reception? Is your dream to be an actress? Put on your own pantomime! This is your wedding, and it's a day where nothing you do will be construed as wrong! Go for it!



If you are planning a tropical destination wedding or honeymoon on the beach, opt for inexpensive sandals with a thin rattan or jelly sole. These shoes can be easily embellished to match your bridal gown or beach attire by adding on ribbons, vintage brooches, silk or fresh flowers, or even clusters of crystals.



A beach wedding can be awesome, but ensure you have the proper footwear to make it through uninjured. You can find beautiful bedazzled bridal flip flops which will be far more comfortable for you on the sand while being inexpensive and attractive, too. You can keep them and reuse them to remember your special day!



When picking out your bridesmaids dresses for your wedding, let your bridesmaids have some say in the decision. You want to make sure that they are comfortable in what they wear on your big day! Plus, having them help to make the decision can take some of the pressure off of you.



Only invite people to your wedding who matter to you. It isn't meant to be a show of wealth or reputation. It is a day for you to share with the person you plan on spending the rest of your life with. Keep your list limited to anyone who you would want to see in the photos you'll be looking at for the rest of your life.



Keep your alcohol intake low during the festivities. You have to remember that you will be in many photographs and have quite a few important things to be involved in throughout the day. Keep your drinking down and celebrate after the fact with your new spouse. You will create happier memories if you do.



Pictures involving children should be taken at the first opportunity. If you have the option to take pictures with them before the ceremony, do so and you can avoid mishaps that can cause dirty, torn or disheveled clothing. Children are children and you must consider this when the time for pictures arrives.



If you are having trouble deciding when to get married, think about tying the knot during the wintertime. Try to plan your wedding around November or January so that you can avoid the high prices during the holidays. This will help to give you an inexpensive wedding that is beautiful too.



As previously pointed out, a wedding doesn't have to break the bank and leave you to start married life broke or in debt. A wiser choice is a smaller wedding with more personal touches, rather than a huge affair, with custom creations that cost a fortune and last a day. Use the advice in this article to plan a wedding that makes you, and your bank account, very happy.