How to save money by planning your own wedding! Be your own wedding planner and save money!

Nowadays, it's almost assumed that the happy couple will have a professional wedding planner take charge of the details of the event. But not so long ago there wasn't any such thing as a wedding planner and the bride and her mother made it all happen.

While a wedding planner can be a great help, you don't need one. In fact, there are many benefits to acting as your own wedding planner, one of the biggest being the amount of money you can potentially save. There are two main reasons why couples looking to save money should plan their wedding on their own. There are, however, alternatives to this traditional type of reception. If you're looking to cut costs or just want to do something a little bit different from the norm, think about one of the following fun reception alternatives. They include: When planning a wedding, one surprise expense for couples is that they have to pay for the wedding locale, whether it is a church, temple, hotel, or even outdoor park.

This book will help you cut the cost of a wedding.