When you’re planning your big day, you want all the fun, all the love, and all the celebrations but you don’t necessarily want to have to pay for all the costs.
Naturally, family members may want to help you out but all things considered, you would rather deliver a day to remember on a budget that doesn’t plunge you into debt for years to come. Is it possible to have a great wedding with minimal spend? Of course, it is and in this blog, we take a look at just how you’re going to do it.
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Got some budding young designers in the family? Why not let the junior members design your wedding invitations for a unique and fun flavor. Have them printed off rather than opting for a professional design, that will get used by hundreds of couples across the country, for a totally unique and time-saving set of invitations.
To save having to recycle hundreds of replies and envelopes, have your guests RSVP by email, setting up a separate email account if necessary.
Venue
Traditionally, wedding receptions tend to get held at hotels or restaurants and if you’re hoping to party with quite a few of your nearest and dearest, it’s going to be pretty costly. That’s why a simple marquee in a field, with some borrowed or rented tables and chairs, is going to save you a bomb.
Go for unique table settings with flowers sourced from your own gardens and presented in reusable glassware such as mason or jam jars. Go shopping in your local flea market and pick up old fashioned teapots, cups, and saucers to create an English afternoon tea theme complete with homemade cakes.
Save money on catering with a huge hog roast and BBQ where guests can come and graze as often as they want, leaving you free to mingle and have fun with your friends and family.
Photographer
You could spend money on a professional photographer to capture your special day or provide instant cameras for your guests to capture candid shots. If you do know someone who’d be willing to take on the duties of the more formal captures then rope them in but don’t overload them.
You’ll want to spend a little more money on some things, a dress perhaps or a band for the evening, but when you’re not interested in trying to impress with an expensive venue or catering then something that reflects the character and personality of you both is far more fun and far more authentic. By recycling the glassware and crockery you’ll be keeping your waste to a minimum and save some money. Enjoy a day that feels relaxed, happy and full of love.
Rather than feeling stressful, planning a wedding on a budget can instead be something of a welcome relief knowing you won’t break the bank and have money left over for a holiday to get over the fun and excitement of the best day of your life.
