By: Heather S., Staff Writer
KentuckianaWeddings.com
Consider this – the wedding industry is a more than $100 billion industry in the United States! And the average wedding in the Kentuckiana area costs around $20,000. Having the wedding of your dreams can cost you a lot of money, but you don’t have to spend a fortune on a very nice wedding…if you plan ahead and stick to your budget. Be sure to check out our interactive budget worksheet to keep your finances in check.
First of all, you will want to make sure you have some sort of organizational system in place for your wedding planning process. A 3-ring binder with pockets works great and you can have a section for each vendor category. You can gather information and easily sort through it when deciding which vendor is best suited for your needs. Using KentuckianaWeddings.com makes your planning easier, since we have information on hundreds of vendors throughout the Kentuckiana area. Bridal shows are a good way to meet with potential vendors face-to-face and gather information. Another great way to locate vendors is by asking around. You probably have several friends that have recently gotten married, so ask them about vendors they really liked as well as vendors you should avoid.
Another one of the first things you should do is decide whether you will hire a bridal consultant. There are a lot of advantages to hiring a consultant, and the consultant can be as involved as you would like. They are there to help you have the wedding of your dreams at the best possible price. Some brides choose to hire a bridal consultant as soon as they become engaged to help plan the entire wedding. Others choose to bring a consultant in toward the end of the process to coordinate last minute details and make sure the wedding day runs smoothly. When considering bridal consultants, be sure to look for one who is a member in good standing of a professional wedding association, such as the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC). This generally indicates that they attend regular educational meetings in order to keep abreast of the ever-changing trends and changes in the wedding industry.
Your engagement is an exciting time! While the planning process can be stressful at times, try to enjoy it! When that ring is first placed on your finger, you don’t have to rush out and plan every last detail of your wedding. Take time to enjoy each step. Do your research before spending a dime. Most brides won’t be able to afford a six-figure fairytale wedding, and that’s quite alright. You can have a very nice wedding on any budget. By planning ahead and being organized, you’re wedding day will all come together and be here before you know it!
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
by Heather S