I couldn’t believe how much it was going to cost to host my own wedding using a wedding planner. They certainly know how to spend your money on everything from flowers to personalized wedding invitations. When a friend suggested that I tackle the event myself I really didn’t know where to start. She suggested that planning a wedding on a small budget really isn’t as difficult as you might think. A good wedding planning guide can help you decide which areas you should spend money on and where you can make the greatest cost savings. This is essential if you a just starting out planning a wedding because it can save you thousands on the entire process.