National Wedding Planning Day serves as a rallying cry to begin planning your wedding as soon as feasible in order to alleviate stress. If you’re planning a wedding, you’re probably well aware of the amount of stress that comes with the process. National Wedding Planning Day is all about getting organized and putting things together so that your wedding goes off without a hitch.
Here’s how to create a budget for your wedding that you can stick to.
1.Alcohol should be avoided at all costs.
Serving alcohol at your wedding, particularly an open bar, can dramatically increase the overall cost. Only permitting soft beverages and juices can help you save hundreds of dollars.
2. Purchase flowers in bulk.
Florist-made custom flower arrangements can be expensive. You can save money by purchasing flowers in bulk from a wholesaler.
3. Create a dessert bar of your own.
Thousands of dollars can be spent on wedding cakes. Consider making your own desserts for the big day if you’re a dessert addict.
4. Distribute the date cards to your friends and family.
It’s easier to keep track of other people’s timelines these days thanks to social media. Consider sending an e-mail or posting to a Facebook group to make a digital announcement and use the money saved to purchase paper invitations.
5. Consider a more intimate setting.
Save money by using community centers, churches, or even local parks instead of a catering hall.
6. Create a webpage for your wedding.
On the invitation, include a link to your website and ask attendees to RSVP to save on postage.
7. Avoid using a tent.
A tent may seem necessary for an outdoor wedding, but it is also one of the most costly items to rent!
8. Prepare your own food
If you’re a regular MasterChef in the kitchen, skip the caterer and prepare the food yourself to save thousands.
9. Avoid using a DJ.
Consider signing up for a music subscription service such as Spotify Premium so you may design your own wedding playlist.
10. Purchase an excellent (but inexpensive!) bottle of wine.
Trader Joe’s is well-known for its Charles Shaw wine, which costs only a few dollars per bottle.
11. Enlist the help of a friend to photograph the event.
Consider employing a friend or coworker who has an artistic eye to photograph your wedding.
12. Select a wedding that is more intimate.
The reasoning behind this is straightforward. You’ll have to pay more if you have more guests. Reduce the number of people on your guest list to just the people that are really necessary. If you don’t want to put off the big occasion, plan it using Zoom!
13. Use wedding bands that have been handed down to you.
Before you go wedding band shopping with your fiancé, see if anyone in your family is willing to pass down their jewels.
14. Save money on wedding shoes
In bridal shops, it appears that shoes are always more expensive. Consider decorating a plain pair of white heels with rhinestones (optional).
15. Instead of tuxedos, use plain suits.
Men’s tuxes, like bridal gowns, can be an expensive investment for something that is only worn once. Consider getting your guys similar dress, pants or suits for the big day.
16. Get rid of the wedding planner
While a wedding planner may have a keen eye for detail, their services can add up quickly. Instead, plan a coordinator’s day!
17. Create your own décor
Consider making your own wedding decorations if you consider yourself a DIY queen.
18. Decorate with natural touches that you’ve found.
Cut tree stumps, pinecones, and other discovered natural materials can be used to create beautiful rustic wedding decor that won’t cost you a dime.
19. Purchase a cake from the store.
If the cost of a wedding cake has shocked you, consider getting one from your local grocery.
20. Allow bridesmaids to wear their own gowns
Allowing your bridesmaids to rummage through their closets and select dresses they already own not only saves money, but also ensures that all of your bridesmaids are comfortable. Maintaining a consistent color palette will help you achieve a more coherent look.
21. Make your own gown
If you’re a wiz with a sewing machine, look for bridal dress patterns and fabrics on the internet.
22. Honeymoon in the comfort of your own home
After the exorbitant costs of a wedding, financing a honeymoon to a faraway location may seem impossible. Instead, consider a staycation!
23. Select a non-peak wedding date.
Did you know that summer is the most popular, and thus the most expensive, season for weddings? Instead of a summer extravaganza, consider a warm winter wedding.
23. Instead of hiring a caterer, consider using a local eatery.
Traditional wedding caterers may charge extra expenses. Instead, go to your favorite restaurant and select a more casual and affordable option.
24. Go to sample sales for wedding gowns
A designer wedding gown is more of a wedding must-have than ever before, thanks to shows like Say Yes to the Dress. If you have your heart set on a gown, consider attending a sample sale where you can get a great deal on the gown of your dreams.
25. Use candles as a decorative element
Save thousands of dollars on decor by skipping the flowers and instead opting for the romantic glow of candles.
26. Make your invitations at home.
Rather than spending hundreds of dollars on wedding invitation printing, hire a graphic designer to create a digital invitation design that you can print at home or even sned them thru social media.
We hope that you find useful this guide for planning a wedding on a budget that won’t hurt your pockets. At M&A Wealth our goal is to educate our clients on how to invest properly so that they are able to prepare for the future.
We work with many different types of individual such as: Doctors, Lawyers, Teachers, Athelets, Lottery Winners, Students, Self-Employed/Free Lancers, Business Owners, Retired, Military/Veterans, Police, Government Employee and more.
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