Are you uninterested in having a big wedding? If you and your partner would much rather prefer something small and simple for the special day instead of splurging, why not get started with the planning process? Once you've planned out all the important details for your simple wedding, you can start counting down the days before the wedding finally arrives.

Get a Good Deal on a Beautiful Dress

If you want to save money and still wear a beautiful wedding dress, start looking for good deals immediately. You can search online for different types of pre-owned wedding dresses that are still in fabulous condition. You may only plan to wear the dress for several hours, so why spend thousands of dollars when you're on a budget?

Check online stores that may sell recycled wedding gowns. Even if you find something that's a bit too small or a bit too big, you can always pay to have the alterations made. The alterations would likely cost you much less than a brand new dress.

Find an Affordable Venue

Since you're working with a budget, it doesn't make sense to spend the most money on the venue. Save money by selecting an affordable reception venue and a place to get married. If you're inviting fewer guests, you could save some of your money by choosing a smaller venue that only accommodates a set amount of people.

Consider getting married during the off-season. If there are fewer couples booking the venue, the cost to rent it out might be reduced. As a result, you'd get to rent out a nice venue without going over the budget you've set.

Get Creative and Make Certain Items

There are certain items you can make yourself rather than paying a lot of money to have them made for you. For example, you could save money by creating your own wedding favors. These favors are good to have because it's always nice to thank the people who attend your wedding ceremony. However, something as simple as candy in a bag with a sweet message attached would be good enough to hand out as favors.

Simply select your favorite type of candy or chocolate and add it to some personal miniature gift bags. Staple the bags shut or tie them with pieces of ribbon. You could print out your own message, cut it out, and staple it directly to the bag. It's a simple way to cut corners while still offering something to the people who show up to the wedding.

Aside from making favors, you may want to make the wedding invitations and some of the different decorations you plan on hanging up in the venue. If you're feeling overwhelmed, ask close friends and family to help out with everything.

Getting married without overspending is possible. You may want to consider getting a pre-owned dress that is offered at a discounted price. You could save money by choosing a smaller venue during the off-season and making some of your own wedding items, too.