Are looking for ways to cut costs at your wedding? Well we have some very savvy advice to share with you that was sent over to us, offering suggestions on where best to save, from the venue, to wedding favors, and other areas. We hope you find this useful! Let us know which of these tips you would consider in cutting costs at your upcoming wedding.
If there is one thing that couples learn when they
begin planning their wedding, is that having a wedding is expensive. Many
couples today pay for their own wedding with little help from family and friends,
so saving money is a necessity. You want to have the wedding of your dreams,
but you also have to work within your budget. This is a difficult task for most
that can be very frustrating and stressful for couples.
However, there are many creative ways that you can
save money on your wedding today. A helpful way to look at it is by taking once
piece of your wedding at a time into account and seeing what you can adjust in
order to save money. Here are some of the areas of your wedding where you can easily
save money and create a day perfect for you and your future spouse.
Your venue
A traditional ballroom may have been what you
dreamed about when you were a little girl, but this venue is becoming less and
less popular today because of the outrageous prices. Instead, consider
other venue options that will be just as wonderful and
ideal for your wedding. One of the most common options that couples are gravitating
towards is just an open patch of grass. You can rent a tent to place over it
for shade and add any decorations and lighting that you would add to a
traditional ballroom.
Your reception music
It is great to have a DJ or band keeping your party
going during your wedding reception, but those expensive services are not
needed today to have a great time. Consider instead playing music
from a free app from your phone hooked up to the
venue’s speakers, or speakers that you rented. This way, you have more control
over the music that is being played and guests and put of their favorite tunes
too.
Your cake
Cakes today are an extremely expensive wedding item.
Lavish decorated cakes are running couples over budget all the time. Instead,
get creative with your dessert selection to save money on your wedding.
Consider getting a
smaller decorated cake for you, and simple sheet cakes
for the guests. You might even want a different dessert to make your wedding
unique and memorable. Some of these options can include cream puffs, cookies or
even doughnuts. Get creative to find something you and your guests will enjoy
for a fun wedding day treat.
Your gifts for your wedding party
Giving your wedding party a great thank you gift is essential;
they are the ones who you will value most during your wedding planning and on
your wedding day. You don’t have to buy expensive gifts, however, but instead
get something meaningful that they will be able to enjoy for a long time. Cool Groomsmen gifts
include personalized items like flasks and dart boards. Beautiful Bridesmaid
gifts like personalized necklaces and hair pieces are also extremely popular.
These items will show your wedding party how much they are appreciated without breaking
the bank.
Author Bio:
Tina
Hamilton is a journalist, blogger and social media guru. You can usually find
her online or walking along one of Southern California’s beaches with her dog,
Joey. You can find her on Twitter.
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