3 Biggest Wedding Struggles
Unless you're a member of the royal family, or have no say in the planning of your wedding, then you might be going through a few wedding planning obstacles. Read on to see how other couples tackled some of the biggest wedding issues.
The Saving Game Trying to trim your budget while still getting all the things you want from your wedding seems impossible, doesn't it? The biggest area (and possibly the most obvious) is to really clean out your guest list to the bare minimum. If that doesn't work (let's get real, you want every person you know there), think about these things: dual ceremony/reception location, off season wedding date, two-tired cake with a swapped sheet cake in the kitchen. Invitation Troubles The struggles of invitations. If you went to someone's wedding, are you obligated to invite them to yours? Do you invite your boss and coworkers? How about the plus-one system? Carefully choosing who to invite is a headache, especially if you've got a very strict budget. Firstly, you have to get it out of your head that you are obligated to invite anyone. You could have a wedding with 5 people and it would still be special. Keep this mindset, you'll need it along the way. Just politely explain to the non-invited guests that you are on a very strict budget, and accommodating two families is already a strain on the two of you. This same idea goes for coworkers, bosses, and plus ones. If its going to be extra stress on you and your tight budget, don't feel shy about speaking up, and most importantly try not to feel guilty! Budgeting the Bridal Party Accepting the invitation of being in the bridal party is not only time-consuming, but a financial burden. Depending on where you are in the wedding-planning process, you may just be feeling some tension within your bridal party, as they become increasingly shocked by the costs. Just like you are mindful of your own budget when it comes to planning your wedding, be mindful of theirs. Many bridesmaids often wear their dresses once and never touch them again. Opt for something that can either be either easily altered to a regular night-on-the-town dress that they can wear again, or something low-cost. If its within your budget and you are really set on one specific dress, offer to pay a portion or pay for jewelry. When the tension starts stirring, remind yourself that they took the time out of their life to be a part of your special day (and maybe thank them on occasion for that)!