According to Tommye White, “Budgeting is key to paying for your wedding”.
Tommye’s article in Sunday’s (July 8, 2007) issue of The Bryan + College Station Eagle recommends that couples set a budget for weddings and plan early.

As a photographer, I agree with this advice. I find that one feeds the other. If you are planning early, you’ll have more time to research options that are within your budget. You might catch silver/gold/white/cream decor on sale after the Christmas holiday season. You might have time to construct the elaborate centerpieces you want, but can’t afford to purchase. You have more lead time to book the affordable and popular vendors before other brides.

Time is money. If you pay attention to both, you’ll have a much more successful (relaxed, fun, smooth) event! And we all want everything to be just…