When you had dreamed of the ultimate wedding as a little girl, nobody told you that you’d have to plan it in the midst of the worst economy since the Great Depression. Reality may have forced you to alter your plans somewhat, but don’t let it rob you of the day you and your fiancé so richly deserve!

As the recession drags on, the idea of a wedding on a budget is becoming more and more popular. There are many ways for a couple to modify their ideas and save money on all that wedding planning entails while still ensuring that their wedding day will be glamorous and unforgettable.

Share the Burden of Wedding Planning

Those looking to have an inexpensive wedding should discuss their plans with both sets of parents. It’s traditional for the parents of the bride to pay for the wedding but let the parents and soon-to-be-in-laws know of your intent to have a wedding on a budget. This way, if everyone – including the couple – chips in, it will be easier to pay for.

Couples looking to at least partially pay for the wedding themselves can begin planning immediately by cutting out the non-essentials. For example, brewing coffee at home instead of paying for a brand name at a coffee shop and watching movies on TV instead of renting them or going to the theatre are two quick ways to come up with some of the money needed for a fabulous, yet inexpensive wedding.

Also reconsider the idea of an expensive band or even a DJ. Bands will cost over $2,000 for a five-hour performance. Today, when you can carry around tens of thousands of songs on an iPod the size of your palm, why not help keep it an inexpensive wedding by handling the musical entertainment yourselves?

A wedding on a budget can still be the best day of your life! Begin planning it today!