How to have the wedding of your dreams, whatever your budget!

Once the excitement of the proposal is over, it's time to get on with planning the big day itself! You've got to find a venue, a dress, caterers, suits, bridesmaids, a hairdresser, a make-up artist, a cake ... the list is endless!

As with any big project, drawing up a budget and a schedule is a good place to start.

Prioritise
What do you want from your day? Which parts of the wedding would you enjoy doing yourself and what will you to leave up to the professionals? Have you always dreamt of that designer gown? Then allocate more of your budget to your dress and compromise on other areas. Or is the most important thing a big party to which all your friends are invited? Then you might need to spend more time and money on your catering.

Plan your schedule
Draw up a chart of what needs doing when. Some things, like your cake, can be prepared in advance but other things like flowers need to be left till last! Use this wedding planner! Drawing up a schedule is important for any bride, but even more so for a DIY bride. With a cake to bake, invitations to craft, catering to organise - or even tackle yourself - you'll be very busy during the months leading up to the wedding.

Enlist help
Do friends or family have any special skills you could make use of? Make sure everyone on your team knows what they are doing and when.

Write a budget
No matter how much or how little you are spending on your wedding, drawing up a budget is essential. Keep it up to date and if you overspend on one thing, try to work out immediately where you can save money in another area. Easy Wedding Planner is full of lots of money-saving ideas! Click here for an easy to use budget spreadsheet!

Do your research
The best way to find suppliers is by word of mouth. Ask around. Never be afraid to negociate with suppliers to get a better deal and always get more than one quote.

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