Tip of the Week

Reduce Stress whenever you can...  Weigh the pros and cons of saving money in certain scenarios.  Sometimes, you can save a lot of money and have a lot of fun doing something yourself.  Other times, it isn't worth the stress, so you'll want to consider all options.

For example, you can find very reasonable invitations online that will be printed with everything you want (and you can order a sample first to make sure it's what you're looking for).  If you need 100 invitations, you can easily find options online for $2 or less per invitation-- printed and ready to go.

You might think, why don't I just get some blank invites from a craft store and print them myself for $1 per invitation?  Yes, you are saving $100, but if you aren't the most computer savvy person, you could end up pulling your hair out, or worse- ruin the invitations because they print out with the writing half off the page.

Say your wedding budget is $12,000.  In the scheme of things, $100 is not that much.

On the other hand, if you can save $10 per plate by picking a different style meal or different time of day, that might be something worth considering- it doesn't involve stressing you out; it's just a change of theme.  That's a savings of $1,000.

Just consider your priorities and time commitment and make sure you don't bite off more than you can chew :)

Have a great weekend!

Photo Credit: messed up wedding invitation

Tip of the Week

Try not to let the wedding planning process and to-do list take over your entire head.  Give yourself realistic deadlines and don't think about the wedding when you've finished for the day.  It can be difficult to enjoy your time with your fiancee and friends if your mind is always somewhere else.

Don't hesitate to give yourself a break and start again on Monday.  You don't want to have bad memories of planning your wedding; it should be a happy time.  Although the timing/planning can be tricky and certainly a bit stressful at times, be sure to make it manageable for you.  If you need extra help, call in the friends and family.

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