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A wedding is three things the anticipation leading up to the big day, the fleeting day itself and the memories that last a life time. The preparation, excitement, and sometimes fear and frustration last a few months, the day itself about 12-15 hours but the memories last forever and by wisely investing in these not the first two can make your wedding a success not a debt nightmare. When making decisions about your wedding always ask your self how long is this going to last and how will it add to your memories. Many brides spend as much as two thirds of their budget on two of the most fleeting things at a wedding food & entertainment, all the while penny pinching on the dress, flowers, flower girl basket, http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5336049643&toolid=10001&customid=1&ext=ring+bearer+pillows&satitle=ring+bearer+pillows, aisle runner, wedding rings, decorations and so on. Nobody will remember if they had chicken or steak a month after the wedding. consider the more contemporary hors d’oeuvres and drinks or an appetizer buffet starting the reception at 8:30 or 9pm. Your guests can enjoy the meal of their choice on their own allowing for picture taking (think memories) without being pushed to join your guests and eat. This makes for a far less expensive reception and an easier and more enjoyable reception experience. If you are not a drink and party till 2am girl consider a week day wedding most reception facilities offer a discount Monday thru Thursday and if your first pick doesn’t consider another location. Outdoor weddings are great and in most parts of the world it is unlikely to rain, so do a little research on the best times and prepare for the unlikely chance of rain and you could save thousands because a caterer is almost always 20-50% less than purchasing food from a reception hall. And many outdoor sites are free or far less expensive than a reception hall or hotel. Remember not to skimp on anything visual a band will play for hours but the pictures last a life time. Put your money into the dresses and tuxes and all the keepsakes you can find like a silver wedding certificate holder or exquisite toasting goblets then find a friend with a great music collection to entertain your guest and save hundreds or thousands over paying a band or cheesy DJ.