Planning a wedding is exciting, but it can also cause huge amounts of
financial stress. The average cost of a wedding in the UK is now over £16,000
and wedding costs quickly add up. However, you shouldn’t let money worries stop
you from marrying the love of your life and getting excited about your big day.
Luckily, there are various clever ways to save on wedding costs, without
sacrificing quality. Here are some suggestions to help you plan your dream wedding
on a budget.
Plan a midweek wedding
Traditionally, most couples choose to hold their wedding celebration on
a Saturday or Sunday. However, ditching weekends in favour of a weekday wedding
can save you thousands of pounds. Your venue is likely to be your biggest
wedding expense and choosing an unpopular day could slash your venue costs by
up to 50 percent according to moneysavingexpert.com.
Picking a less popular month such as January or
February can also be a great way to save money. Plus, you are likely to have
access to a bigger selection of available venues. On top of this, you should be
able to negotiate lower deals with various vendors and suppliers if you have a
midweek wedding. Overall, planning your wedding on a weekday is likely to save
you thousands of pounds meaning you can splash out on luxuries for your wedding
guests or splurge on a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon.
Compare wedding
vendors
Make sure that you take the time to compare
different wedding vendors and find the best deals. There is a fantastic
selection of websites where you can compare multiple wedding vendors and read
customer reviews online. For instance, Alive Network allows you to find
and compare local entertainment for your wedding. You can get detailed
information on the vendors, compare prices, and check availability online.
Taking the time to research and compare wedding vendors will help you keep
costs low and ensure that you choose the best vendors for your wedding.
Take a DIY approach
Taking a DIY approach to wedding planning is one of the simplest ways to save
money on your wedding. Doing certain elements of your wedding yourself can save
you thousands of pounds. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to add a personal
touch to your celebration. Here are some elements of your wedding that you
should consider doing yourself:
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Create unique wedding decorations using items
like wood slices, fairy lights, photos, artificial blooms, and candles.
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Make your own wedding bouquets. Using
artificial flowers is a lot cheaper and you’ll be able to keep them and reuse
them after your wedding day.
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Ask a family member or friend to bake your
wedding cake for you.
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Make your own wedding invites. Sending
e-invites is cheaper and far better for the environment. There is a great selection
of free wedding templates available online.
Final thoughts
You shouldn’t let money worries get in the way
of enjoying your big day. Weddings are expensive, but there are dozens of
clever and creative ways to save money and keep costs low. Use the above
suggestions to help you plan your dream wedding on a budget.
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