Wedding Money Monday; Plan a little (wedding, that is!)

I love this image from the blog Green Wedding Shoes (and a beautiful photo by Vicki Grafton), party because that dog looks exactly like my dog, but party because it really says it all about what you REALLY need for your wedding; you two, an officiant, and a great dog.  Okay, you don't NEED a great dog, but why not.

When you start to feel overwhelmed over all the things the media, your friends and your family tell you that you MUST have, step away from it all, breathe deep and make a new list that starts with the requirements and adds frills as you find the budget for them.  How sane is that?

It might look a little like this; 

1. Us
2. our license
3. a great wedding officiant (if you're in NJ, I have a terrific recommendation, lol...)
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Then, based on your budget and your MUST HAVE guest list; 
4. a cool venue
5. some kind of music
6. photos
7.more guests (if you find money)
8. decor
9. bridal party (yes, I have them down here because they require time, money and emotion; pick wisely)
10. invites; printed, beautifully printed, emailed
11. something to wear. 

Is it minimal thinking?  Yes it is.  Will it save you a world of stress to think 'upside down'?  

​Yes.

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