5 Tips to Save Money for Your Perfect Wedding
1. Send out save the dates digitally.
Yes, digital save the dates and even digital invitations are not only in style but they are a great way to save for your budget friendly wedding. By having digital save the dates and/or invitations you could save hundreds and even thousands on the cost of stationery and stamps. Besides being a great budget friendly option, you won’t have to worry about your invitation being delivered to your guests or the turn around time it takes for the RSVP card to be mailed back to you (if they remember to mail it back in time).
Stationery is so beautiful, it sets the theme for your wedding, and gives you something tangible to keep, looking for a way to make stationary more affordable?
If you want to save money, but still want to mail out your invitations, you can send digital save the dates, mail out formal invitations and have your guests RSVP digitally by having them RSVP on your wedding website, some popular options for hosting free wedding websites are The Knot and Zola. It will save you money while staying traditional with mailed invitations.
2. Get married on a Friday or Sunday
Getting married on a Friday or Sunday is becoming quite trendy and can save you money. Since Saturday is the most popular day to get married, a lot of venues offer discounts for events on Friday, Sunday and other weekdays. Opt for hosting your wedding on a discounted day of the week and/or look into getting married in a less busy season. In North Carolina, venues typically offer discounts for weddings held in July, August, December-February. This is not only a great way to reduce wedding expenses but it may also mean your dream venue is available for you if the Saturday you want is already booked.
3. Reuse décor from Ceremony for Reception
Reusing décor is a great way to save money. You will be able to bring your dream wedding to life through consistency of your ceremony space to venue- without having to double your budget. It is also great to find décor that you can use again to decorate your home. To save even more money, incorporate the rehearsal dinner décor and flowers into your wedding day. If you have fresh flowers at your rehearsal dinner, they will still look amazing for your wedding day. Simply have someone take the décor and flowers from the rehearsal dinner, place them in a cool place for storage to keep them fresh and bring them to the venue for you wedding the next day.
4. Go for a smaller wedding cake
The 4+ tier wedding cakes are beautiful and breathtaking, but can cost a lot of money. For brides who are looking to have a beautiful cake cutting experience but save some money on their cake, I suggest having a smaller 2 tier cake from the bride and groom to enjoy and then have a sheet cake in the back for the caterer and waitstaff to serve the guests. It is budget friendly, and the guests are happy eating good cake.
5. Find vendors that are just starting out
New vendors can be full of talent, excitement, eager to jump start their business, and increase their portfolio. Some new vendors jump start their business by offering discounts for their services. Despite them just starting their business, that doesn't mean they lack experience in what they are offering. Everyone has to start somewhere, so don’t hesitate to reach out to the new vendor and see if they would be willing to work with your budget. As new business owners, they are going to be willing to please, be excited, and will go above and beyond to make sure your wedding day is perfect. With that being said, make sure you do your research and that the vendor is a fit for you and your vision.
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