There's a lot of discussion over the amount of cash one should spend on her marriage.
Some recommend that since it's an once in a life time event, then don't hold back anything.
Some others feel that it is only one day in the life of marriage.
Why spend so much? Truthfully, it is up to the bride-to-be and bridegroom.
To be practical, one has to decide how much are they able to afford to pay for a marriage.
For the wealthy, no costs is spared.
For the poor, they may even need to depend on donations.
Generally though, the general public are neither rich nor poor.
Therefore it will be realistic for draw up a wish list and get some price signs from marriage vendors.
From the list, total up the final amount and see if you are in a position to justify the cost.
Otherwise, ease back on the least critical things or scale down on the expenses of the individual items until it meets your position.
What are a couple of things you might add to your wedding list? Above all, you would have to decide on the sort of wedding clothes, like wedding dresses and wedding suits to be worn.
Are you going to wear your grandmother's wedding ensemble as so many brides are expected to? Or are you going to rent one from the bridal shop? Many these days have decided to buy a new wedding dress, sometimes at a major sale.
Others may come to a decision to buy materials and make their own dress.
The grooms too can decide similarly.
In each circumstance, there are arguments and striking a balance between costs and quality will be something you've got to decide.
What about marriage bands? If you can afford diamond rings, by all means go ahead.
But if you are hard pressed for cash for now, get a straightforward platinum / gold wedding band and later on, get your partner to buy you the diamond studded ones.
As for marriage locations and food, you might choose to host your wedding from the yard of your own house, at the beach or park, at a hall or church, or at a restaurant.
Setting up a marriage reception in public areas or your own house does not definitely mean that they are any less expensive.
Never forget that you have hire a tent or gazebo, tables and chairs, decorations and plenty of other surprising details.
Naturally, you may additionally want to have food catered.
Having the wedding reception held in a cafe may save you the difficulty to setting these things up and food is provided according to your budget.
planning early for your marriage and having a checklist will help you keep within your budget and get your wedding to an excellent start.
Strike a balance between needs and desires will ensure that you don't overspend, but instead, have much leftover and not set your wedding on the wrong footing by getting in debt.