Every little girl dreams of her wedding day. It is a special occasion, full of romance, and one to be remembered forever. When it comes to planning that big day though, budget can often be of concern. How do you make your wedding everything that you have dreamed, but not break the bank? Here are some tips that can help.

One of the things that you should consider for your guests is to serve white wine instead of red wine as the drinks at your wedding. Most people will be wearing dresses that have light colors, so you will want to limit the visibility of stains if they were to have an accident.

Give your husband-to-be, some cuff links and a tie clip on the morning of your wedding, so he can match your jewelry. It looks great in photos, when there is a splash of sparkle and color on both of you and it will be very meaningful for him to know that you were thinking of him on your big day.

After everyone has finished their meals, you can serve a dessert tray at the wedding. This is usually the tradition as you can present a wonderful array of pastries, chocolates and candy for kids to end the night with a bang. This is a great way to send people off.

If you want to minimize the stress that you have on the days leading up to your wedding, hire a wedding planner. This person will be able to make sure that everything runs smoothly and that time management is taken care of. Hiring a wedding planner can be expensive but it can make a huge difference to your stress levels, as well as to the overall quality of the wedding day.

Get your nails done when you get your hair done for your wedding to give you the overall pampering that you deserve on your big day. It isn’t very expensive, but the foot bath and hand massage will help calm your nerves and leave you looking beautiful and feeling great!

If you are having a reception at a venue that doesn’t supply the decor, you’ll have to pick up the napkins and tablecloths yourself. I wouldn’t recommend going with plastic, so instead pick up inexpensive fabric and hem the edges to make it look like a professionally finished product. Do the same for napkins in a matching color.

Between your ceremony and your reception there can be a long down-time for your guests. If they can’t be seated at their tables right away, choose a venue that has a bar or lounge available for them to hang out in while they wait for the guests of honor to arrive.

Planning for and creating your dream wedding on a budget is possible. As we have discussed in this article, creativity is a must. Following some simple tips is just as important. You don’t have to compromise if you don’t want to break the bank, you just have to think a little outside the box.