From the experts to you, we have compiled numerous tips to help you reduce your wedding expenses. Keep checking back for more tips on other aspects of your wedding.

The Reception - Regardless of the size of your wedding reception, these tips can produce a magical night without breaking the bank:

Read “Ways to Trim the Wedding Budget - Reception”

Broken down into the basics, here are the step-by-step aspects of wedding planning starting from the day you get engaged:

1. Choose a wedding date. Be sure to have backup dates in mind in case the first date doesn’t work out.

2. Set a budget and decide on the guest list and size of the wedding. Consider the style of your wedding as well and keep it in mind because it will affect the budget in many ways.

3. Pick out the location for your wedding ceremony and reception and reserve it for your big day.

4. Choose a wedding officiant and time for the ceremony.

5. Pick out a reception location. Be sure it can accommodate all the details of your reception, including number of guests and your budget. To narrow down the list of possible venues, see our checklist of reception tips.

Seems easy enough, right? Our timeline version will make it even easier!

First of all, congratulations are in order! It’ll be an exciting time for you and your fiance(e) in the coming months prior to the wedding! What now? The engagement party of course! Some simple guidelines for the engagement party follows.

Read “Now That You’re Engaged…Party!”