Sunday, May 4, 2014

Making You List . . . Checking It Twice

Welcome to Debt-Free Wedding...the blog written by a father of the bride and author of Your Beautiful Wedding on Any Budget.  Drop by often for more money-saving tips.


A recent excursion into a bridal shop confirmed the importance of making a bridal list.  Without a clear plan it is easy to become overwhelmed by the array of choices and challenges of bridal shopping.  This isn't just true of attire, but every aspect of the wedding planning.

A list is essential for those brides who are looking to save money (and perhaps have a more robust honeymoon or even a down payment on a house).  With the average credit card debt now topping out over $10,000, brides can very easily enter into marriage with cumbersome debt. 

List-making is very helpful for decor, accessories, travel arrangements, reservations, and even those odds-and-ends that might sneak up at the last minute.

Most helpful is the list that can be shared with family and friends.  Many items you may need could be donated, borrowed, or even shared.  Try it.  Don't feel that you have to purchase everything to make your wedding beautiful. 

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