When you’re on a budget, you start to think you’re limited in choices for your wedding. But what if you could have it anywhere in the world? Think about white sandy beaches with a turquoise ocean. Think about Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica. Cancun, Punta Cana, Montego Bay…

If you don’t want to spend a fortune on a dress, I’ve got great news. You can find gorgeous wedding dresses the same place you find everything else - on Amazon! There’s tons of romantic, floaty, wedding dresses that are easy to pack and will look great at your destination wedding.

A backyard wedding is super flexible. You can make your plan as elaborate or as simple as you’d like. You can keep it small or make it big. And you can choose any style you like: formal, semi-formal or casual. If you want a theme, a backyard wedding can be anything from an elegant garden party to a casual, rustic barbecue.

A brunch wedding is a great choice if you’re trying to save money. Even if you go all out, the menu will cost a lot less than a full dinner. Another place you’ll save money is on drinks and alcohol. People will drink a lot less on Sunday morning. You can still have a champagne toast or a signature drink, but no one will miss a full bar at brunch time.

Before 2020 a small wedding was 50 guests or less. Today that’s a big wedding! If you’re planning your wedding this year, be sure to check your local rules. Then decide how big you want your guest list to be. You could plan a small wedding with 50 guests, a very small wedding with 25 guests or a micro wedding with 10 guests.

Normally we try to avoid the word “cheap”. We’ll say we want an inexpensive venue. Or we want to be practical, thrifty, sensible. We want to stick to our budget! All true. But really: if you’re on a budget, you need a cheap wedding venue. The real trick is finding one that doesn’t look cheap. See an idea list of affordable wedding venues, typical prices, and easy ways to save money.

Are you struggling to find a wedding venue that fits your budget? If you’ve been looking at wedding venues, you’re probably surprised by how much they cost. And when you start doing the math, the food and drink packages add up fast! If you don’t have a big budget, you’re probably wondering how to find a great venue that’s still affordable.

Planning a wedding should be easy. I mean, it’s just a big party, right? A big party where you happen to get married. Ok - so it’s kind of a big deal! You need to figure out a venue, food, music. Then there’s vendors, decorations and clothes. If you’re not hiring a planner, you’ll need to figure it all out on your own.

Just like at home, a destination wedding can have a small budget or a huge budget. If you’re trying to stick to a lower budget, an all-inclusive resort is a great place to have your wedding. Keep reading and I’ll show you a sample budget for a $7,500 wedding in tropical paradise.

When you’re planning your wedding, you should have the best. For a destination wedding, that starts with the resort. So how do you know which resort is the best? The best resort for you depends on 3 things - your budget, your destination and the amenities you want at your resort.

I’m going to be super annoying here and say - it costs however much you want it to cost! Before you kill me, though, keep reading. I’m going to give you the actual numbers and sample budgets for a few different price levels. You can have a great backyard wedding with any size budget - it just depends on your style. Here’s some ideas and sample budgets for a wedding at $10,000, $7,000 and $2,000.

When your wedding’s in a traditional venue your guests already know what to expect. They’ll open your invitation and say something like “Oh, it’s at the Riverside Club”.

They’ve probably been there before. So they know what to wear and they know what the food’ll be like.

When you’re having your wedding at a non-traditional venue, your guests won’t get the same clues.