Photo Credit: Instagram - @bimmms24
Let’s admit it, weddings are expensive! From choosing a venue to food, decorations and outfits. However, there are ways to reduce the expenses that come with planning a wedding. Some of these have been overlooked, but, when you consciously choose to follow them, you’d realise how much you will end up saving.
In this article, we will be showing you the easy ways to slimming down your expenses and still having the best wedding ever!
Choose A Date And Venue Off-Peak Periods
Holidays and festive seasons are often a peak period for venue owners and event planners. Choosing to celebrate your wedding on any of these periods is a bad idea. You’ll likely be spending a lot more than you envisioned.
Rather, work with “dry periods” where there are fewer activities. You’ll be able to bargain a reasonable price and book ahead of your big day with less stress.
Work With An Underground Photographer
A celebrity photographer will cost you a lot of money and this will eat deep into your budget. Agreed, pictures are really important and you’ll do right by choosing someone who expresses your big day in better quality jpegs.
However, a photographer with a good track record can help with this for cheaper. You should consider getting one based on good reviews or referrals.
Rent Your Outfits
Another thing that takes the bulk of your money is your outfits. Since it’s a one-time event, rent your wedding clothes instead.
They are usually cheaper. Plus you wouldn’t have to bother about reselling or maintaining them after your wedding.
Work With Affordable Caterers
Since you’re working on a budget, you should consider sticking to one or a few meals. The fewer the list on your menu, the higher your chances of a slimmer budget for food.
Remember, you shouldn’t feel pressured about spending so much for your big day. What’s more important is your married life after that.
Choose Good But Better Hotel Alternatives
Deciding to lodge in a 5-star hotel would be a bad idea. Make proper research on cheaper hotels or Airbnbs and choose the ones that are the most comfortable.
For the most part, expenses attached to planning a wedding is unavoidable. However, you can curb how much you’d be spending on certain things if you pay attention to the tiniest details that make them a lot more cheaper.