Planning a wedding is difficult, and it gets even more stressful when working within a tight budget. Weddings can become huge productions. The wedding industry knows this and takes this opportunity to charge a pretty penny for everything you may need for your special day. Have you ever noticed how much more expensive a wedding cake is than a birthday cake?
Though it is easy to rack up a bill when planning a wedding, it can also be easy to plan a beautiful wedding on a budget. However, it does take some special thought and consideration. But there is no reason to start your marriage in debt from your wedding.
Our simple tips will not only help you cut costs but also create an unforgettable experience for both you and your partner. Luckily, these tips don’t feel like sacrifices, so let’s get right to the point without wasting much of your time.
Invite Fewer People
Although you might want to invite the whole clan to your wedding, this is not always the best idea. All these people will make your wedding more costly, and some people feel obliged to invite people they don’t even know well. To cut your costs, invite as few people as possible. Working with a few family and friends will make your wedding more intimate and colorful. Plus, you don't want to spend your wedding day chatting with people you don't know that well.
Have Your Wedding At Home Or Outdoors
If you have a big garden to hold your ceremony, why spend more money renting another venue? Wedding venues are costly; you could have them at home, your parent's, or a friend’s. If not, consider a park with a beautiful view.
However, if you plan an outdoor wedding, you may want a backup in bad weather. The last thing you want is to have all your guests dripping wet. Have a tent on standby just in case the weather changes. This will save you a lot of embarrassment and frustration on your wedding day.
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Do Your Own Catering
If you have a friend or close family member who can handle the catering services, ask for their help. This is cheaper than hiring caterers. However, if this is not your forte, you can look for affordable family-owned restaurants within your community. Family-owned restaurants not only offer pocket-friendly services, but they also go the extra mile to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Minimize Flowers
You might have had a fairytale wedding dream of having a lot of flowers on your special day, but this can be extremely costly. Instead, go minimal, simple, and elegant. For instance, you can give your bridesmaids a single rose or greenery bouquet instead.
There is a lot of information available on the internet for simple bouquet DIYs; you can go for that and make it unique. You can even ask your husband-to-be to help you craft it. This will be sentimental to both of you. Alternatively, opt for artificial flowers, which are cheaper than fresh ones. Don’t be surprised if no one notices that you used artificial flowers, they are made with exceptional craftsmanship these days.
Do Away With Groomsmen And Bridesmaid Gifts
This is another idea to help you cut down on your wedding costs. Giving your groomsmen and bridesmaids gifts is not a necessity. After all, if they are your close friends, they will understand that you are working on a tight budget. You can even send them individual notes to say “thanks”. Often, a heartfelt note means much more than any other gift.
Bottom Line
Overall, try to relax and enjoy the moment. Don’t expect everything to be perfect; things happen, and most importantly, you and your partner enjoy the day. Make sure to appoint a committee or a few people to be on the lookout in case anything goes wrong. Otherwise, congratulations, and we wish you luck!
