01/15/2025
10 Ways to Cut Costs for Your Wedding Day ✨
1. Reduce your Guest List: In a budget crunch, prioritize inviting family and close friends only. A bonus tip os only offer plus-ones to guests in long-term relationships.
2. Book on a Weekday or a Sunday: because most couples chose to get married on the weekend, it tends to leave most venues open during the week or even on a Sunday, which sometimes can cut back on the cost in those time slots.
3. A Earlier Start Time for the Wedding: this option is great for cutting down on lighting costs as well as the possibility for overtime charges. A reception brunch or lunch can also be a great solution to the budget.
4. Is a Band Necessary?: You can normally save yourself a lot of money for your budget by using different entertainment options. A DJ most of the time is cheaper than hiring a band to perform on for your cocktail/reception.
5. Avoid Weddings Off-Site: Its key to look for venues that include food service, wait staff, rooms for guests, etc. Overall that can help to cut down on any outside vendors.
6. Try doing a Soft Bar: Offer guests refreshments but at a limited menu. Beer, Wine, one or two Signature Cocktails and Mocktails is the perfect amount of variety for guests and can save your some extra money!
7. Go Digital: Instead of designing and purchasing save the dates and formal invitation cards, why not take them digital. This can cut back on costs by almost half and can also help you keep a better count on RSVP’s.
8. No Champagne?: It is a cheaper option to use wine or Prosecco to toast to the happy couple and save yourself the cost of numerous bottles of pricey champagne.
9. Personalized Party Favors: Writing personalized notes to guests thanking them and expressing your gratitude for them. This gift is more meaningful and thoughtful instead of a small gift.
10. Avoid Hidden Costs: Create a small percentage in the budget for emergencies or some amount of money for tipping vendors, can help you to find where the best spare the extra funds when planning.
