Budget weddings don't have to be boring - in fact, they can be a lot of fun! Here are our top tips for saving money on your wedding:
Ways To Save Money With Your Wedding Planning
10 Tips For Saving Money On Your Wedding
1. Get married on a weekday rather than a Saturday, some venues offer cheaper packages on weekdays which could be beneficial for your Wedding Budget, this may also extend to Wedding suppliers who may offer lower prices for less popular dates.
2. Get Married out of season, the peak wedding season runs between April and September for Weddings with the high peak season being the summer months between June and August. Avoiding these months will help you to negotiate better terms for your budget.
3. Choose a cheap wedding venue, there are lots of ways to do this including getting married in a registry office or picking a local village hall where the hire charges are really reasonable, you may even be able to find a free wedding venue like a friend's house or their large garden.
4. Ask a friend or family member to bake your wedding cake, this is a great way to save money and you can be sure that the cake will be personal and exactly what you want.
5. Choose cheap wedding favours, there are lots of ways to do this including making your own favours or buying in bulk online which can work out much cheaper than buying individually from a shop.
6. Make your own flower bouquets, this is a great way to save money and you can be sure that the flowers will be fresh and exactly what you want. This is a really cost effective way of creating stunning floral displays without spending a fortune.
7. Ask guests to bring their own drink, this is a great way to save money and you can be sure that everyone will have their preferred choice without the large budget spend for you.
8. Make your own wedding invitations, this can be a great way to save money and add a personal touch to your wedding stationary. You can find some great tutorials online or in craft stores.
9. Hire or borrow a wedding dress, there are lots of places that now hire out Wedding Dresses so you don’t need to spend a fortune on this aspect of your big day.
10. Hire a Food Van, this is becoming a popular choice for weddings as it can be more budget friendly than having a full sit down meal. You can find some great food vans that will cater to your specific wedding theme or cuisine preferences.
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