One can describe wedding planning with so many adjectives - exciting, fun, enjoyable, emotional, overwhelming, exhausting, frustrating and expensive (the list can go on and on). Thanks to Pinterest and social media, it’s extremely easy to go overboard with planning and all of the details that you want for your wedding day can add up quickly. But there are some ways to cut costs and still have the wedding of your dreams and we’ve compiled some simple, small and creative ways to help you stay on budget and better yet, save you some money.
MAKING A LIST, CHECKING IT TWICE
The most common piece of advice on how to save money on a wedding is to lower the guest count. Think about it… the more people you have at the wedding, then more tables you need, then the more centerpieces you need to have, and then the more food & alcohol you need, and the list just spirals from there.
One easy way to minimize the guest list is to set guest list boundaries and refrain from inviting children and coworkers (and maybe not inviting your 3rd cousin or your 5th grade teacher). Sure, you can still include your friends' significant others, but maybe consider inviting others and their casual dates.
You may also consider downsizing your bridal party because the larger the bridal party, the more you’ll spend on personal gifts, bouquets, boutineers, etc.
INVITES, STATIONERY & POSTAGE (oh my!)
I couldn’t tell you what the cost of a stamp is, but I guarantee anyone who is planning a wedding knows exactly how much it costs to send out a letter. Between the save the dates, invitations, RSVP cards, bridal shower cards, thank you cards, etc, the postage cost alone can make someone’s eye twitch. A super simple way to cut out that additional cost is to email your save the date card and include your wedding website link on it so people can RSVP right away, without anyone having to buy a stamp or drive to the post office.
If you still have your heart set on a paper product, you can still order all of the stationary, but consider just ordering in a smaller quantity. That way, you can still have those items for your photographer to take those gorgeous detailed pictures and grandma can still have her invite she can show off to all of her bunco friends.
Setting the tone and showcasing your wedding theme is incredibly important to some couples - just make sure you budget appropriately and if need be, find some ways to save you not only time, but money.
