[header] How to plan a low budget wedding [title] Decide how you'll pay for the wedding. [step] Decide who is going to pay for what and how much you can both collectively contribute. Talk to your spouse about their family and how much they are willing to pitch in. 
Have conversations with your family about what they have and how they are willing to help. [substeps] In some families, the parents are willing to pick up a large percentage of the wedding cost.