Many brides are looking for creative ways to save on their dream wedding. The average wedding is more expensive than a down payment on a house, but this kind of elaborate spending is not for everyone. The problem is, a do it yourself wedding takes a lot of time and creativity. Instead of spending your wedding day cooking and crafting, plan an affordable wedding the easy way. The quickest way to cut the cost of a wedding is to cut the guest list. It is often a challenge especially if family and friends pressure you into adding people. Soon you are hosting a wedding that tops out at several hundred guests and you barely know a single person in attendance. Worst of all, with wedding locations charging close to $100 per person, you can suddenly find yourself going into debt over your wedding. To avoid having your guest list and your budget, get out of control, plan a destination wedding. Having your wedding far away builds in control of your guest list. Typically, most of the people you invite will not attend. Your closest friends and loved ones will make sure they are there, but all of the people who were willing to drive a few minutes for a free meal are less likely to fly several thousand miles for that same meal. Consider unexpected locations like a variety of Maine real estate or Massachusetts real estate destinations. A New England wedding offers an elegant feel for brides who are dreaming of a traditional wedding.