Say ‘I Do’ to Savings: How to Save Money on Your Wedding Day

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It’s the day you’ve been waiting for your whole life. You’ve met your prince charming and you want everything to be perfect. Or, you met your princess and want to make sure it is exactly what she wants. The only problem is, your dream might be too much to handle financially.

Do worry, we got you covered. Listed below are a few tips and tricks to help you save money on your wedding, without having to sacrifice on the experience.

Set a realistic budget.

Any time you are looking to save money, setting a clear and realistic budget will always be the first step. This does not change if your goal is to save money on a wedding. When it comes to booking venues, deciding on catering, and bringing together all the decorations, the total can sneak on you without you even realizing it. Setting a budget which fits your current financial situation can help you determine how much you want to spend on each portion of your wedding.

Invite only those closest to you.

It can be hard for some to consider trimming down their guest list, but this could be exactly what your wedding needs to be everything you dream of. When you reduce the guest list, you save on everything. You pay less for food, you don’t need as large of a venue, the number of invites decreases, the plate decorations decrease, all these things add up to saving you money in the long run. Inviting only family and close friends can help make the wedding much more enjoyable for everyone involved.

Rent, don’t buy.

The worst feeling is having to buy something you know you will only use once. Whether that is a decorative piece for your wedding, a drill set to put that decorative piece together, or even just games you want your guests to be able to play, but probably won’t use much later. Don’t worry, we got you covered. If you download our app, you can rent anything you need, from large tents, to charcuterie board sets, to bouncy castles, to games like giant tic tac toe, 4-in-a-row, or ring toss. Cutting your costs by renting your items for pennies on the dollar can help you drastically save money on your wedding day. Click here to download our app and start saving money today!

Pick an off-season date.

The off-season for you can change depending on where you live. But no matter where you are, you know when the “hot” season is for weddings. That time of year when it seems like you have a wedding to attend every other weekend, that’s “hot” season. If you choose to get married during the off-season, you can drastically save money on venue reservations, catering services, and whatever else you need to pay for since these businesses are less busy during this time. 

Get a Pre-Owned Dress.

Dress spending can oftentimes be one of the largest overheads for many wedding celebrations. And while we definitely support any woman’s desire to look her best on her big day, there is nothing wrong with purchasing/renting a pre-owned dress. By opting for the pre-owned route, you will be able to save money and you won’t even have to sacrifice your dream dress. With the many boutiques/second-hand shops there are nowadays, it has never been easier to look your best.

DIY Invitations

In today’s day and age, digital rules the world. As much as sending an invitation through the mail has been a wedding classic, it might be time to adapt with the changing world. The cost of sending physical invites makes it impractical, and not to mention inefficient with the number of people that could lose their invites and forget to RSVP. Instead, choose to sign up for a digital invite service, or even opt to create your own invitation on a website like Canva for maximum savings.

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