How to Save Money on Your Wedding
Here are my tips on saving money when planning your wedding: 1.
Reduce Your Guest List When putting together your Guest List remind yourself that each time you add a name to your invitation list that you are increasing the cost of your wedding.
* Don't invite anyone you haven't talked to in over five years, as they probably won't mind or expect to be invited * Don't feel obligated to allow single people bring a date especially if they are friends with your other friends and will have plenty of people to socialise with.
* Don't feel pressured to invite all of your work colleagues as inviting one generally means inviting them all * Don't let your friends bring their children and explain that it is an adult event 2.
Buy a cheaper dress If you wear a UK size 6, 8, or 10, check out sample sales, which you can find out about on the web.
It's a great opportunity to get a designer dress at rock-bottom prices.
You can also look on eBay for a second hand dress or even a local seamstress if you are after a simple design that doesn't involve too much work.
Alternatively, rent a dress from a bridal store.
3.
Change the Day of the Week Weekend days are the most popular for weddings, and therefore the demand drives up the price.
If you have your wedding on a weeknight or a Sunday there is less demand so the price will often be lower.
4.
Reduce Your Food and Drink Costs Food and drink costs will be the most expensive part of your wedding.
To reduce costs, ask your caterer which are the least expensive entrees and whether a buffet is cheaper than a seated dinner.
See if they'll let you provide your own liquor, or if you can serve only wine and beer which will be cheaper than a full bar.
Consider only having an open bar for the first part of the reception and having your guests purchase drinks from then on.
5.
Shop on eBay eBay is a great source for everything from second-hand dresses to wedding favors, cake toppers, ring pillows and more.
Ensure you plan ahead and purchase well in advance to ensure your goods arrive on time and to avoid stress.
6.
Buy Cheaper Wedding Invitations There are a variety of cheaper wedding invitations available either on the internet or from your local printer.
Avoid fancy details such as engraving and embossing - your guests will probably not know the difference.
Stationery stores now sell printed paper meant to use in a home printer so that you can produce your own wedding invitations.
Reduce Your Guest List When putting together your Guest List remind yourself that each time you add a name to your invitation list that you are increasing the cost of your wedding.
* Don't invite anyone you haven't talked to in over five years, as they probably won't mind or expect to be invited * Don't feel obligated to allow single people bring a date especially if they are friends with your other friends and will have plenty of people to socialise with.
* Don't feel pressured to invite all of your work colleagues as inviting one generally means inviting them all * Don't let your friends bring their children and explain that it is an adult event 2.
Buy a cheaper dress If you wear a UK size 6, 8, or 10, check out sample sales, which you can find out about on the web.
It's a great opportunity to get a designer dress at rock-bottom prices.
You can also look on eBay for a second hand dress or even a local seamstress if you are after a simple design that doesn't involve too much work.
Alternatively, rent a dress from a bridal store.
3.
Change the Day of the Week Weekend days are the most popular for weddings, and therefore the demand drives up the price.
If you have your wedding on a weeknight or a Sunday there is less demand so the price will often be lower.
4.
Reduce Your Food and Drink Costs Food and drink costs will be the most expensive part of your wedding.
To reduce costs, ask your caterer which are the least expensive entrees and whether a buffet is cheaper than a seated dinner.
See if they'll let you provide your own liquor, or if you can serve only wine and beer which will be cheaper than a full bar.
Consider only having an open bar for the first part of the reception and having your guests purchase drinks from then on.
5.
Shop on eBay eBay is a great source for everything from second-hand dresses to wedding favors, cake toppers, ring pillows and more.
Ensure you plan ahead and purchase well in advance to ensure your goods arrive on time and to avoid stress.
6.
Buy Cheaper Wedding Invitations There are a variety of cheaper wedding invitations available either on the internet or from your local printer.
Avoid fancy details such as engraving and embossing - your guests will probably not know the difference.
Stationery stores now sell printed paper meant to use in a home printer so that you can produce your own wedding invitations.
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