When tying the matrimonial knot, unless opting for a wham-bam-thank-you-mam quickie in Vegas, or more likely perhaps, at the local registry office, one of the first main decisions to make is when to have the wedding. To avoid feeling like it is just a case of picking a random date out of thin air, spend some time giving thought to a few key considerations.
Planning the Wedding Within Budget
At the very beginning of the planning phase it is vital to set the budget for the whole event. This may at first seem like a tedious and joyless task, but it will guarantee less stress and more happiness in the long run.
One of the most helpful pieces of money-saving advice is to get married outside of peak season. According to Joyce Scardina Becker, wedding designer, president of Events of Distinction and author of Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding, the most popular months for a wedding are May through to October and during off-peak times wedding vendors are undeniably hungry for business. Many venues offer a reduced rate off-peak by wavering the fee for specified elements of the event, for example the ceremony costs or the catering fees, or by introducing exclusive seasonal package deals.
