It’s no secret that weddings are expensive, but they can cost less if you’re a budget-conscious bride.
Why not save some money for your future instead of spending it all at your wedding? These tips will help you do just that.
Wedding Invitations
The best way to save money on this wedding necessity is to print them yourself. There are literally hundreds of different designs that you can use with your own printer to quickly and easily create your wedding invitations. Once you’ve printed the information on the cards you can add a touch of something extra by using colored card stock and other paper accessories to make your wedding invitations more 3-dimensional.
Wedding Dress
This is perhaps the biggest expense in most weddings, besides the catering. If you want to save money on your dress, buy off the rack and look for sales and bridal shops. You can also buy a second hand dress by browsing through eBay or looking at the classifieds. Resale shops are also a terrific place to find second hand dresses that look like new. A final option is to have your mother’s wedding dress altered to fit you.
Photography
Every bride wants great looking photos for her wedding day, but you don’t have to spend a lot in this category either. You can hire a shutterbug friend to snap photos of your wedding day. This is sometimes a good option if you want a really personal touch for your wedding day. You can also find inexpensive photography options by contacting a local college’s photography department. Student photographers are always looking for a good opportunity to practice their skills and get good references. Just make sure that the student has experience with shooting a wedding.
Wedding Jewelry
Save money on bridal jewelry and wedding bands by looking at today’s jewelry discounts online before you buy. You’ll also want to check out the latest Mondera coupons and Szul coupons. You can save a lot of money on beautiful engagement and wedding rings by being patient and shopping around.
Music
If you want to save money on your music options, you can always have a family member act as DJ for the night. With the amount of music available for download you could easily craft a playlist that can be used for your reception. By renting a speaker system you can have enough power behind your music to keep the party going well into the night. Set up a playlist for the reception and look over suggestions online for good wedding music.
Location, location, location
Saving money on the location is easy if you do some research around your city or county. Many public sites are free to use for private events if you book them well enough in advance. Public parks can be a beautiful setting for a wedding. You can also hold a wedding at home or a friend’s home in order to save some more money.
Timing is everything
Even if you decide to go the traditional route and have professionals handle your wedding details, you can save a lot of money by getting married in the wedding “off season.” Getting married between May and July is a surefire way to spend too much. If you plan your wedding for other times of year, wedding vendors might even give you a discount.
With the above tips, some planning and a creative mind, your wedding costs can actually be a lot less than you initially anticipated.
