Consumer Corner: How to curb last-minute panic buying ahead of your wedding

For many couples, a lot of overspending happens in the final few weeks of the wedding planning

It's easy to go overboard with unexpected expenses and non-essential splurges before your wedding.

There’s little that matches panic buying like a bride in the run-up to their wedding. The intentions to please your guests are great and no doubt many couples will have a budget in place for their big day but that can often go flying out the window faster than a box of open confetti caught by a strong breeze.

The gurus at wedding website, OneFabDay.com said that time and time again couples they talk to in the run up to their big day say that whatever their budget was, they spent a lot more than they expected on their wedding. For many couples the overspending happens in the final few weeks of the wedding planning. This theory can often be applied to other big events too such as a child’s Communion or Christening or a big party. Whatever the event, the main ingredient to curb overspending is preparation. Planning things in advance can make your life a whole lot easier when it comes to those final panic weeks.