Have you seen the story about the couple in Scotland who
planned their wedding on a $1.56 budget? With help from family and friends, and
a lot of recycling and planning, they were able to have the wedding they wanted,
at the price they wanted.
While that may be a little extreme, there are many ways to
cut costs and keep your wedding fabulous.
Ask: Work with
your vendors on how to lower costs. Your florist can suggest in-season, local
flowers that won’t break the bank. Your venue can help you pick a day and time
that will be cheaper –and easier to book-- than the first Saturday in June. You
won’t know if you don’t ask.
Do it yourself:
Yes, we said to be careful with DIY projects, but there are many that will save
you money in the long run. Use small picture frames for place cards, and they
become your favors. Have a professional photographer for the ceremony and
formal pictures, but then let your guests take pictures at the reception.
Keep decorations to a
minimum: Yes, you want your wedding to be beautiful, but your guests won’t
remember – or maybe even notice – that you used table runners that match the
ribbon in the bridesmaids’ bouquets. And you can use those bridesmaids’
bouquets as decorations on the head table. If you’re getting married in a
holiday season, your venue may already be decorated for the holiday, making
your decorations redundant.
The bottom line is: pick the things that are important to
you and focus on that. Everything else is unnecessary.
What are your tips for saving money on your wedding? Share
them with us in the comments!
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