An unforgettable wedding—that’s what you’re planning to achieve ever since your boyfriend-turned-fiancee popped the question. After saying yes, you could have sworn you already heard the tune of the wedding march as visions of the big day dance around your mind.
The most romantic moment of your lifelong partnership is about to start. But before you can officially walk down the aisle, there’s a lot of planning to do first, especially when we think about the budget.
How can you fit all the impending expenses within your finances? Answering that question doesn’t have to be a pain in the neck. If you know how to set your priorities to realize your dream celebration, then you can decide where to cut corners in order to splurge on other things.
Need a hand in the budgeting department? Here are savvy tips and tricks that you can put in your veil to budget your way into a memorable and dreamy wedding. Also, using a cash wedding registry helps fund your dream honeymoon without the awkwardness.
Take care of your invites
Call for backup and start to DIY your invitation cards. Ask your friends and family to help you handle a little handcrafting session of printing, cutting, and glueing stuff on your cards.
There are a lot of online suppliers of wedding invitation paper and envelopes that you can use to personalize your invites according to your taste. And if you’re looking for an activity to bring everyone closer before the big day, then call your squad now because this is your chance to do so.
Turn to DIY for favors
Speaking of do-it-yourself wedding projects, why don’t you extend your creativity to your celebration giveaways? There are cheap wedding decorations that you can find online, which can be turned into memorable favors.
What’s more? Before giving them away, you can use them as part of your reception table centerpiece design too. It adds drama and accent to the overall look of the reception venue without the additional cost.
Strengthen the bond with a good band
Seal your vows with a kiss and show your partnership through affordable wedding bands online. And as you celebrate your anniversary, upgrade your rings to platinum gold or buy other kinds of celebratory rings.
It’s not only about being financially savvy, but it’s also about prolonging the romantic feeling of being newlyweds and celebrating a milestone of a happy, committed partnership. How does that sound?
Factor in time of the day
Do you like the whimsical feeling of an early morning? Take that feeling with you and throw a wedding breakfast or brunch. The gathering can be a short one, and people can enjoy the party without consuming too much alcohol. It’s not only good for your budget, but the tranquility of an early morning wedding is also great for your heart and mind. You’re starting a new chapter of your life at the start of the day. That’s perfection in its purest form.
Control the alcohol (cost)
Close the full bar and open up beer and wine instead. If you want to add more variety, then you can serve a signature punch on the drinks table. Moreover, reserve the expensive champagne for your toast and continue the celebration with a more affordable sparkling wine. Trust me, no one will mind the shift in taste especially if guests are having fun.
Utilize local ingredients
Talk to your caterer about a more localized menu according to your region. Let her or him mix and match produce from nearby farmer markets to create a sumptuous menu. Most perennial fruits and vegetables cost less than seasonal ones. Plus, they are easily available, which gives you more room to experiment with your menu. It’s a win-win situation after all.
Select year-round flowers
Talk to your florist about using flowers that bloom all-year-round for the venue decorations as well as the flowers of the entourage. Aside from the fact that they are easy to find, their price will also be lighter on your pocket.
To provide more character and style, ask your florist to experiment with non-floral embellishments to save more money on your blooms. There are numerous, cheap (and sometimes free, thanks to nature) materials your florist can incorporate.
Scrap the numerous courses
Think about quality over quantity when it comes to the main course. A well-thought meal plan, even if it’s just a three-course dinner, can offer gastronomic bliss to your guests.
So serve a warm and sumptuous buffet, or have a family-style dinner where everyone can fill their appetite from the serving plates placed in each of the tables. No need for a lot of waiters and waitresses hanging around for an hourly price, just more mouthwatering food.
Be savvy with your ceremonial pastry
If your catering arrangement allows it, look for a baker who can offer a good bargain when it comes to your wedding cake. Ask for recommendations from your social circle, or scour the internet.
Once you hire one, ask him or her to bake a cake just enough for your number of guests and cake cutting ceremony. For those dainty additional tiers, you can ask him or her to dress up Styrofoam with frosting for display. Lesser food leftover and budget allocation, but more spending capacity on other things.
Conclusion
A wedding can become a thousand-dollar shindig. It can cost more if costs are blown out of proportion. But if done right, you can make your dream wedding come to life with lesser expenditures. All you have to do is sit down, make sound decisions, and balance the digits on your finances.
Planning everything within your budget with the best value for your bucks can be a piece of cake. Just think about employing one, a couple, or all of these budgeting tricks. You don’t have to sacrifice anything to stay within your budget, you just have to learn how to prioritize and allocate your monetary resources. So what are you waiting for?
