Getting married is a special time in anyone’s life. There are so many things to do to get the wedding planned however, and the costs just seem to double all the time. If you do not have a lot of money you might be thinking about just having a few friends and family members to your house for a small ceremony, but if you use the low cost wedding planning tips below, you can still have a dream wedding without the high prices.Low Cost Venues: The wedding venue you choose does not have to be expensive. You can find plenty of cheap places to have your wedding and some might even be free. You can plan to have your ceremony outdoors in a forest, park or garden and perhaps even at the beach. These places are cheap and sometimes you will find areas that you can use without charge.Affordable Gowns: Wedding gowns are expensive but very bride wants one. To feel like a special princess you don’t have to break the bank. You don’t have to compromise with a store bought day dress either. You can find second hand gowns in classifieds, borrow from a friend or family member, or even hire your dream dress.How to Afford the Flowers: When you have a wedding you want to have flowers. With a limited budget you can still have flowers, but maybe not as many. You should also look for the cheapest flowers. You can even use huge bunches of the same filler flowers for an all white fairy like feel. Instead of flowers you can also use more twigs and sprayed branches along with candles. Silk flowers for the wedding party might also work out cheaper. If you want to, you can even pick your own flowers from the garden for the bouquets. Cheap Wedding Favors: Every wedding has wedding favors. To get cheap wedding favors can be tough though. One of the best ways to get wedding favors done cheaply is to make them yourself. You can create little bundles of incense sticks, write poems, make a special craft, or bake some goodies like fudge or brownies. Your guests will really appreciate the time and effort gone into the favors.Cutting Cake Costs: The cake is normally a huge one for a wedding and bakers tend to charge more because it is a wedding cake. To cut down on costs but to still have a three tiered or five tier cake, get a family member or friend to bake the cake for you. You can decide on the decoration of it as well and also help. Another cheap alternative is to use cupcakes and place them in a special tray that creates the tiers.Meal on a Budget: The meal is the most expensive part of the wedding. If you have budget issues, then don’t hesitate to do away with the three course meal and choose a buffet or lamb on the spit. You can also do a morning or afternoon wedding and serve snacks instead which are cheaper.Cheap Decor: The decor makes any wedding special and creates the perfect mood. To decorate cheaply find things you can use from your home or ask friends to help. You can borrow off cuts of fabric from a store, or find out about hiring decor items like candle sticks and fabric.With some creativity, you can still have your dream wedding without breaking your bank.