1. Think "in season" for your flowers and food
Your catering and floral costs will decrease if you use the words "seasonal" and "local." When you purchase in-season items, you take advantage of reduced prices and the best availability of foods and flowers. Additionally, they don't have to be transported halfway around the world when they are grown locally. As a result, you not only cut your spending but decrease your carbon footprint. Win-win.
2. Have your entire wedding at one venue
The difficulties and additional costs of getting everyone from the ceremony location to the reception won't be on your mind.
3. Hire a wedding planner/day-of coordinator
If you want to have the wedding of your dreams on a modest budget, hiring a planner is your best option. You might be considering skipping a coordinator to save some money, but trust us. A skilled coordinator will take care of all the tiny aspects so you won't have to worry because time is money. Additionally, they can give you savings by connecting you to their vast vendor network.
4. Don't feel pressured to party
If you're already on a tight budget with the wedding itself, don't feel obligated to throw additional events like an engagement or bachelorette party. We promise that an old-school slumber party with your bridesmaids (along with some adult beverages) will be just as much fun as a big bash—and way less costly!
5. Make your guest list the A-list
It should go without saying that a smaller guest list will be less stressful on your finances and your sanity! Even though it's impossible to reduce your list to 20, reducing it from 300 to 150 will still help make things more manageable and less daunting. Most of the time, an intimate event is really less expensive, less time-consuming, and comes with a priceless perk: more face time with the cozier group of guests you invited!
6. Don't be afraid to ask for help
Keep in mind that DIY doesn't mean you have to do it ALL yourself when it comes to planning a wedding on a tight budget. Your close family and friends can save your life! Ask your creative cousin to do your makeup, enlist retired aunts to prepare centerpieces, and ask your best friend who enjoys baking to make wedding favor cookies. A "divide and conquer" strategy will keep costs down and reduce some of the stress associated with DIY projects.
7. Seek out sample sales
Sample sales for wedding gowns might result in some pretty incredible designer deals. To learn about forthcoming sale events at your favorite neighborhood wedding salons, sign up for email notifications from them. Some of our top advice: Wear your bridal undergarments, arrive early (and make an appointment, if necessary), and be aware of your size beforehand. Just remember to account for the cost of any potential changes or expert dry cleaning.
8. Rent and return
You are no longer even required to buy a bridal gown. One can be rented! Rent the Runway is a fantastic way to achieve that designer-chic appearance at a significantly reduced cost. With a reliable provider like Generation Tux, you may rent suits online. You can also browse department stores or charity shops to locate a chic little white dress at a reasonable cost.
9. Something borrowed
Take advantage of this proverbial clause and borrow to your heart's content! This can lower the expense of buying new wedding décor items like posters and frames as well as wedding accessories like earrings or a nice purse. Consider the beautiful touches from your friends' weddings that you loved, and ask whether they saved anything that you may use.
10. Stick to beer and wine
For your guests to have a nice time, you don't need to provide an open bar with top-shelf supplies. Wine and beer are substantially more affordable when they are hosted. If a particular trademark drink is what you're after, serve it during the cocktail hour and then switch to beer and wine for the reception. Your pocketbook will appreciate the difference. Another benefit of restricting the alcohol? Your intoxicated pals won't get as wasted!
11. Start with the basics
Start with the most basic bundles when recruiting providers. If your budget let it, you can always improve and add on later.
12. Ask about associates
Ask the wedding photographer of your desires if they have any partner photographers they'd recommend if they're totally out of your price range. The photography styles of associates are typically similar and more reasonably priced.
13. Get the digital negatives
Look for a photographer that will give you complete ownership of your digital wedding images. You may print them out whenever you want, and you can save money by utilizing less expensive printing options—or just by emailing the pictures to your loved ones!
14. Hire a DJ
Select a wedding DJ who offers a fantastic, all-inclusive package that can accommodate your needs during the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. They may offer everything from MC and DJ services to basic lighting design and even picture booth setup, and they will usually be less expensive than live musicians.
15. Do your research
There are many hidden expenditures in addition to the obvious ones that might increase your overall price. For instance, you frequently need to pay a cutting charge in addition to purchasing the wedding cake. Additionally, there can be setup and cleanup fees on top of the venue rental fee. There are also a ton of other sellers you'll be asked to tip. Learn about these "hidden" expenses so you can account for them in your budget.
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