Are you excited about your wedding but you’re looking for ways to cut down on costs and still have a great day? Weddings are among the most expensive life events, and if you’re not careful, you may go into debt. Fortunately, there are undoubtedly various things you can do to make this day stylish and memorable at a low cost.
Wedding Venue
The next thing you think about after setting the date of the wedding is the venue. And it is costly, especially over the weekends when many people are tying the knot. Find a venue outside the city that’s fairly cheap. You may also consider marrying on a day other than Saturday. Ask around or contact your friends who tied the knot before you, to find out about affordable wedding venues in your town.
Wedding Attire
It’s no surprise that you go overboard and let your budget get out of control when it comes to what you’ll wear at your wedding. Your attire may comprise of:
- Wedding dress
- Menswear
- Jewellery
- Bride’s hair
- Makeup
Make sure that you buy everything you’ll wear several months before the actual day. Window shop to find out stores which sell at a relatively low price. You may apply makeup or do your hair on your own. Additionally, borrow jewellery from your family and friends.
Wedding Invitations
Sending invitations may cost you thousands of pounds, especially if you’re inviting many guests. You may want to design and print your own cards using free online wedding templates. Also, you may want to take advantage of technology, by sending invitations to your guests through email or any other digital means.
Trim Your Wedding List
This is your special day, and you want to invite all your friends and family. But did you know that about half of your wedding expenses are spent on wining and dining guests? Say, it costs you £100 per person. If one table consists of 10 guests and you decide to eliminate this table, you save £1000.
Food and Drinks
As mentioned above, wining and dining eats so much into your budget. Consider providing your own food. Find the best cooks and food connoisseurs among your colleagues, friends, and family to help you prepare meals and desserts. Use the livi medical app and ask for assistance in case of stomach aches or if somebody gets injured. But be sure to find a venue that allows you to serve your own drinks.
Wedding Videographer
You want a professional to take pictures and record videos on your special day to remind you of the great moments and emotions. Hiring photographers and videographers can be quite expensive, especially if you hire the most experienced. Consider going for someone who shoots as a side hustle. Or hire professionals who are just starting off their careers.
Now that you know how to save money on your wedding, you may want to ask your loved ones to help with funding it. This is voluntary, and it only comes as a last resort. Happy moments at your wedding, enjoy!