We all know that weddings can be expensive. But what if you could get costly results without having to spend a fortune?
Well, these days, it’s actually possible. All you need to do is be a little savvy. That’s it.
Wondering what to do? Read on to learn more.
Shrink The Guest List A Little
While it might sound like sacrilege, one of the most reliable ways to cut the cost of a wedding is to shrink the guest list slightly. Even if you shave off 10% of the people you’d like to invite, it can cut significantly.
Reducing the number of guests reduces the amount of money you spend on things like food, seats, and transport. Even small reductions in the number can make a big difference.
Choose Off-Peak
Another tactic is to go on Bridebook and search for off-peak venue pricing. Like other industries, weddings are seasonal, so providers will often offer lower costs if you go when it’s quiet (a bit like removalists).
When you go off-peak, you can sometimes save up to 30% or more. It’s just a question of negotiating with the various suppliers.
Of course, the downside is that you’re probably going to have to hold your wedding late in the fall or early winter for maximum discounts. But it might be worth it.
Trim The Florals
Another way to cut back but where people won’t notice is to reduce your floral arrangements. Florists will often insist on dozens of bouquets, but you can get much more value by simply placing them in more conspicuous locations.
Remember, guests aren’t really paying attention to the numbers of flowers you have. Most of them just want the feeling that they’re in a special environment, and you can do that with much less than the typical wedding.
Borrow Decor
Another thing you might want to do is borrow decor instead of buying it all new yourself. For example, you can simply ask a production studio or rental company for things like furniture and ornaments. You don’t have to necessarily purchase everything yourself. Most couples do, but that’s not always the best option economically.
Pick A Smaller Cake
You can also reduce costs by focusing less on your cake. Yes, you want something for the photos, but you don’t necessarily have to spend a fortune. In fact, a lot of couples don’t these days.
Keep The Bar To The Curated Menu
Keeping the bar to the curated menu is a good idea, too. If guests want more expensive drinks, they can buy them separately using their own money. You don’t want to be subsidising that sort of thing: it’s not your job as the couple.
Cut Down On The Wedding Party
Lastly, you can sometimes reduce costs by trimming back on the wedding party. Yes, it’s not popular, but the costs of doing so are usually quite minimal, and a lot of your guests won’t even notice what’s going on. For example, you could skip the photo booths and DJ.
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