Image via Wikipedia When wedding planning on a small budget, you need to keep your wedding plans organised and on schedule. One of the biggest concerns is running out of funds before the wedding day.
Of course the other concern many people struggle with is putting enough time into planning a wedding so that everything gets done and on time.
I thought it would be helpful to list some time saving tips that should help to speed up the process and create a pleasant wedding planning experience in the process.
As a bonus, these handy tips may also help you to save some money as well.
1. Skip Wedding Announcements
Skip things like engagement announcements and wedding announcement, save-the-date cards and RSVP cards. They may add an extra charm to your wedding but take time to design and aren't really necessary in today's weddings.
There are more economical and convenient ways that you can advertise your wedding announcements, such as by phone, social bookmarking sites like facebook and twitter and email.
2. Book Your Wedding Reception Venue Early
As soon as you set a date for your wedding, start collecting information on a variety of wedding reception venues. To save time and money, consider having your ceremony and reception at the one location. Also look for hotel or convention venues that offer special wedding packages that include the reception room, all the catering and discounted rates on accommodation for you and your guests.
3. Combine Wedding Venues
Hold your wedding ceremony at the same location as the reception. Places like hotels and golf clubs that have a lovely garden for the ceremony and indoor reception facilities. Not only will this cut down on having to organise a separate venue for the ceremony but it will also cut down on travel time for you and your guests.
4. Shop Online
Consider shopping online for your wedding elements. You will find that many sites offer the same products you find in the store and often at hugely discounted prices. A couple of good places to start your search is Amazon and EBay. They sell everything you could want for your wedding. Things like wedding rings, wedding dresses and accessories, wedding jewellery, veils, headwear and shoes.
5. Setting Your Budget
Setting a budget is one of the most important aspects of planning a wedding. It can be a time consuming task so a good way to speed up the process is to find a software program that will help you.
Most computers come with a spreadsheet program that once you enter all the data, it will automatically calculate the total expenses. automate the process for you. Some wedding planning guides come with free software that automates the process for you. Once it’s set up, you can then use it to keep track of all your spending.
6. Setting Up A Checklist.
A checklist is a great tool that will keep all your wedding plans organised. It will save you a lot of time and reduce the risk of you forgetting to organise some vital element of your wedding.
If you want your wedding to be successful, you need to keep an up-to-date schedule of when things have to be done such as making bookings, setting up appointments with suppliers, sending invitations, paying bills etc.
There are a few options to setting up a checklist, the simplest way is to go online and download a free checklist sheet and write it out manually. You can also use a program on your computer, such as a diary or a tasks file and then once set up, you just insert items as they are done. You can then print the schedule out and give to others involved with the wedding planning.
You also might want to check out some wedding planning guides that include a checklist as a free bonus.
7. Printing Your Own Wedding Invitations.
Professionally printed wedding invitations can be very expensive and you may need to book weeks in advance.
To save time and money why not consider creating your own invitations using your home computer. There are loads of online sites that offer free wedding template that are easy to use and you can print out you very own stylish invitations on your home printer.
If you don’t have a great home printer, some places offer to print out your designs and mail them to you for a small price.
Good luck with your wedding planning.
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