The best plans tend to go awry, and wedding budget plans which, are definitely a long way off from "the best" most definitely tend to go wrong. Horribly wrong in fact! So really, what is one to do? Torn between something that their child (now getting married) absolutely must have, or is bravely pretending they don't want and the purse strings, it sounds like something out of a movie doesn't it?

Well, here's the thing, remember that old saying, "where there is a will, there is a way"? There are ways aplenty here, my friend! I'm hoping you're going to know at least a few months before your child decides to tie the knot? In that case, put aside 20-30% of your income every month for wedding expenditure. Making a few sacrifices here and there really should not be a problem!

Also, weddings are steeped in tradition. So why not save the expenditure of an expensive dress for the bride? She can wear the dress that her mother and probably her grandmother also wore on their wedding days. Few dresses can make a girl look as beautiful as a family heirloom. Or, do your shopping in advance, during the discount season!

Another thing you can do is organize the wedding reception at home. This helps you save up on a substantial amount of money which you can put to other use. Get relatives to help out! This makes it a fun and enjoyable experience. An experience with meaning and bonding and that makes for a truly amazing wedding.

Next come the invitation cards. You should most definitely send them in a single envelope instead of two; it's not the 20th century any more where the post is unreliable! Wake up people, it's time to break away from tradition and conserve paper! Also, get your guests to send you RSVPs via telephone or the internet, this saves up on your invitation expenditure considerably.
Even after you take all these measures, chances are, your expenses will exceed your budget by a whole lot, but trust me, it's worth it!