For a few privileged women money is no object, and that brings a great deal of freedom to the process of planning a wedding. But, if you’re on a budget, you don’t have to panic, there are inexpensive alternatives.

It is possible to cut the cost of a wedding without skimping on the presentation.

When you’re planning the menu for the reception don’t be stumped over something like Chicken or Beef? It’s really a no brainer. You can’t beat the lower price of chicken and or pasta. Tailor your menu to fit your budget, and stick to it!

Forget about trying to meet everyone’s needs. Remember that it’s not just about the food, it’s about the occasion and this will help you to share it with as many people as you would like.

Keep your plans simple and stay organized. Consider other expensive items like, flowers. It’s more cost effective to choose flowers that are going to be in season at the time of your wedding.

Ask talented friends and family to help with the entertainment at the reception, that will make it even more endearing. Make it memorable by creatively staying in your spending range.

Be flexible about choosing the day and time of your wedding. Having a wedding on a Sunday afternoon may be drastically more inexpensive than having one on a Saturday evening.

Modern technology has afforded us the pleasure of hassle free shopping so take advantage of it. Surf the web and comparison shop without driving all over town. Chances are if it’s worth finding you can find it online. When it’s all said and done you won’t regret taking the extra time to be a good steward.

By Michelle McAllister, Writer, The Church Online