1. Do Not Set A Budget To Begin With. Not having an idea on what you are going to spend will by far be the #1 to make sure you spend above and beyond what you can afford. Sit down with all of the parties that are going to be investing in your big day and create the budget. At least know what you can spend. Hiring someone like Ashley Troyer Events with a service of budget creation + management will help you pinpoint where your dollars should be spent. Knowing your budget also gives you more a leverage on striking deals. If you can say "I have XXX money in my budget for this service", the vendor may be willing to help you. So know your budget!
2. Never shop around for better deals. Not checking with other vendors in the area for their pricing will definitely kill your budget! Find at least 3 vendors that you are interested in and meet with them. Find out if they will work well with you and do not be afraid to ask for pricing up front. If they are confident in their business then they should be comfortable telling you their pricing structure up front. But also realize that one package may include something the "same" package in another like vendor's package doesn't. Try to compare apples to apples. If you do not need something in their package. Ask for it to be taken out and get a reduction in price.
3. Be afraid to ask for a discount or choose the least expensive option. If you do not ask, you will not recieve! The worst thing you can be told is no. If you go about it in a very mature and nice way your response should be the same. If they can not remove services or offer a discount, go with the least expensive option if you really want to use their service or product.
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