Prioritizing what you want!

Prioritize and delegate. I wrapped up my wedding plans in a week but you can take as long as is right for you. When you first want to plan your wedding on a budget first things first: Make A LIST! The list is your friend. Write down everything you and you partner NEED for the wedding then what you and your partner WANT. Then start researching....do not get carried away! It's so easy to set off like a bull in a china shop when it comes to the excitement of planning a wedding. However, research, get an idea of the costs:

• How much do the necessities cost, these include church/registry office fees, venue fees and food option costs. (HINT buffets for the super tight purse strings.)
• How much do the basic things you WANT cost eg wedding dress, flowers, photographer.
• How much do the dream items cost? Cars, decor, accessories.

When you have an idea of the costs you'll see that when the word Wedding is associated with something businesses see pound signs! Crop what you know you won't be able to afford and determine what you definitely want. Begin to formulate a budget and start considering alternatives and compromises such a suit hire, venue options, a friend making the wedding cake. Do not let go of the things you really really want! As I've found from my wedding...you will find a way!