Even with excellent planning, it’s not uncommon for couples to go over budget when planning their wedding. In other words?it?s not something you should beat yourself up about too much. However, in all the hype of the process, it?s easy to throw down a thousand dollars here, a couple hundred dollars there, and before you know it you?ve spent significantly more than you can afford. What happens then" Depending on your situation, you might have to make do with your mistake. If you?re lucky, you can undo a few things. But most likely, you can make a few little fixes that will ease the budget burden and get you back on track to reexamine your wedding planning process.
Take It Back

Just because you?ve booked a venue or hired a photographer doesn?t mean things are set in stone?even if you?ve placed a deposit. For this reason, it’s important to go over all the bookings you?ve already made and determine if they?re really worth the cost. Anything that isn?t a must-have in your books deserves a second look to see if you can back out of the deal or change the terms to be more wallet-friendly. This is easy to do if your contract allows you the privilege of canceling, even if you pay a small fee. For example, if you find a cheaper venue that?s a third of the price, the 10% down payment you made might be worth the loss.
With venues, you might also be able to negotiate a change of date to a cheaper alternative. Many venues will likely cooperate with you on that end, espe...