How to Create the Wedding of Your Dreams on a Budget
Your wedding should be something that has everything you want but that doesn’t always come to fruition depending on your finances.
Weddings can be costly and as such, you might need to make some savings in places to make sure everything is paid for without going into any debt.
Debt might be expected for some couples but you don’t want too much that you find yourself paying it back for years to come.
Here are some helpful ways to create the wedding of your dreams on a budget.
Be realistic when creating your budget
Being realistic is important when creating a budget. You want to assess how much you have in savings currently and specifically for the purpose of your wedding. Next, you’ll want to take a look at your income and how much you might be able to continue setting aside for ongoing costs.
Finally, you want to consider whether you can get any additional help from those around you, whether that be family members or friends who could lend you money for the time being. Be realistic when creating your budget, factoring all the above in and ensuring your estimate is above the expected costs.
Know where to spend your money and where to save it
There are areas of your wedding day that you should spend more money on and areas where you could limit your expenditures in order to save on the costs.
For example, you might want to splurge on the wedding dress but keep your flowers minimal if you don’t anything too flamboyant. Some wedding venues stand out without needing much interior decoration, like St Osyth Priory for example.
Take a look at where you could be spending and saving your money so that you budget wisely and also spend the money you expect to spend when the time comes. It’s very easy to overspend on a wedding.
Try to keep your guest list at a minimum for the day
A guest list is an important addition to your wedding day because how many you invite, will determine how much you’re spending. For example, when it comes to your day guests, these will be the most expensive because they’re getting a three-course meal included in most cases.
Therefore, it’s a good idea to try and keep your guest list to a minimum for the day so that you can save money by putting most people in the evening party.
Get married in the low season
Finally, another great way of saving some money is to get married in the low season of the year. While there are some peak dates and months, there will be dates and times of the year when the cost of getting married is significantly reduced.
You may also wish to look at last-minute options where you could get some major discounts on the wedding venue cost.
Creating the wedding of your dreams doesn’t need to cost a fortune, so use these tips to do it on a budget.
