Get Married for Less!

Every bride hopes to have the wedding they’ve always dreamt of! However, this may cause too much ache on your pocket. But, who says you have to spend a fortune to do so? There are limitless things that you can do to save up cash in planning your dream wedding. Wedding should not connotes as expense! But rather one of momentous event of every woman’s life.

So, we rounded up a few tips to get married for less;
  

      1. Be Realistic.

       - Only use the money you are willing to spend. Stick with your budget. Your budget will determine on what you can have and cannot have.  Don’t take up a loan you will definitely regret. Set realistic expectations along with a realistic budget. Explore cheaper options or look for alternatives. There are many ways to cut down expenses by choosing for cheaper options but also gives a better result.

2. Maximize your venue’s resources

   - Consult your contact for the venue, and ask for all the services and favors included. List down the pros and cons of each venue and opt for the one that gives you your money’s worth. You may also negotiate with the venue if you can change/delete/update some services included in the package. 

 3. Don’t be afraid to borrow

       -Don’t be shy to ask for your mother’s previous wedding dress or any of your aunt’s, friends or relative’s wedding items that they can lend. It will never be a problem to reuse those. Some families used to pass on their wedding dresses and even wedding rings to their generations as their tradition. This saves so much of your budget.

   

          4.     Try D.I.Y

       - Whether its invitations, decor, or the favors, you and your fiance can try your hand at D.I.Y. It could also be a good way to bond with your soon-to-be husband! Let your creative minds works and the feeling of satisfaction is different whenever you made something on your own. You can save a whole ton of money if you go get the materials yourself too. 

     5. Cut   down on your guest list

    - Opt for a more intimate and private wedding by just inviting your close friends and family. Don’t go inviting people you don’t really need there! Your wedding is a celebration of love thus, it should be witnessed by those people who truly love and care for the both of you.

     

     6. Opt for a smaller cake

       -If you don't want a three-tier cake or a skyscraper-like centerpiece, then skip it! There's no reason to purchase something if you truly would prefer not to have it. You don’t need a cake as tall as tower! You can choose to have a small cake or explore other unconventional cake alternatives.

      7.       Go for a smaller band

     - More often than not, smaller bands make for such a great musical act! The size of the band doesn’t really matter, but you’ll want to make sure they can perform everything you want to be played at your wedding! Or if you know someone who can sing and can perform a great music, you can ask them to perform for you for free. And consider it as a gift by them.

     8. Keep track on your finances

       -It’s always a good idea to keep track to make sure you’re staying on budget and know if your money is going in the right place!

    Again, there are limitless ways to save up money for your wedding. You don’t need to spend too much.Besides, it’s not the value of your wedding that truly matters – it’s the whole celebration truly matters!

     Good luck and Congratulations! :)