Wandergirl Speaks

I’ve always loved looking at wedding gowns. I once asked a cousin to draw me wearing my future wedding gown. Unfortunately, I don’t remember anymore where I’d kept the copy of that drawing. But I remember exactly the descriptions I gave her as she doodles with laughter. It should look like a ball gown with so many swarovski crystals. And I should look exactly the happiest girl in the world on the day I am to wear that gown.

Who wouldn't want to look as elegant as Barbie on her wedding day?

Now in my late 20’s, I will be getting married in a civil rights between the months in the second quarter of this year. Of course, I will not be wearing my dream wedding gown. Likewise, I will not be having my dream wedding…YET.

We’ve heard it in a million different ways. Every girl dreams to have a lavish wedding (whether it be church, garden or a country-side idea). Walk down the aisle wearing the most beautiful bridal gown ever made for you, hold the best wedding reception that would forever bring you, your husband and your guests good memories, and fill the event with all the special people in your life.

But in today’s time where even the United States is suffering from some financial crisis, more and more couples would practically resort to a low-budgeted plan as there are some other things that needs more consideration in terms of building a family (raising kids, mortgages, and other bills).

To be honest, I am not an exception to that. Unless you belong to an affluent family, preparing for a special wedding entails so much time and money.

One lesson learned for me: If you’re thinking about fulfilling your dream wedding few years down the road make sure you save as soon as you start working.

This way you won’t have to scrimp because you’re thinking you and your husband-to-be will not have enough left to start a family after the event. This way you won’t have to worry about financial crisis and resort to a low-budgeted occasion. This way you won’t have to feel guilty and deprived because you can’t afford the kind of reception and wedding you’ve been harboring in your heart.

And finally, this way you are sure you have the BEST day of your life. EXACTLY the way you imagined and wanted!