Can You DIY Your Wedding to Save Money?

When it comes to wedding planning, it is all about knowing your priorities and allocating your money wisely. Making a list of your priorities and setting a budget should be the number one step of wedding planning. Apart from this, here are other ways you can save money.

#1: LEAD YOUR GUESTS TO A WEDDING WEBSITE

When it comes to your wedding invitation, you can save money by directing your guests to your wedding website instead of printing out multiple invitations. You can create free websites through platforms such as Wix and WordPress.

Do not forget essential information such as the welcome party or rehearsal dinner details as well as the transportation and map to your ceremony.

#2: SELECT THE “OFF-PEAK” MONTH

The wedding off-peak season typically runs from November to March. If you want to get the most bang for your buck, you can host your wedding during this period. Considering having a celebration in November or March can help you save money in your venue rental fee. Just ensure that you have a Plan B for inclement weather!

#3: CUT DOWN YOUR GUEST LIST

It goes without saying that a smaller guest list is easier on your budget and sanity. Reducing your guest list from 300 to 150 can be overwhelming, but manageable.

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Intimate ceremonies require less money and less effort. Moreover, you will be able to have quality interactions with the people who mean most to you.

#4: CONDUCT THE ENTIRE WEDDING IN ONE PLACE

Avoid worrying about the coordination/logistics and the extra expense of transportation by having your entire wedding at one venue. Everyone will be on time for your ceremony and reception.

#5: EMBRACE THE ALL-IN-ONE PACKAGE

If you are maximizing your wedding budget, you must keep an eye for the words: “all inclusive”. There are venues that provide all-in-one packages that cover amenities, catering, staff, cake, guest accommodation, host, and more. Bundling all these services in one roof can help you save money and reduce your stress!

#6: ORDER YOUR WEDDING GOWN IN ADVANCE

Ordering your wedding gown at least eight or nine months before the ceremony can help avoid the rushed delivery fees. Last-minute alterations that are costly can also be prevented.

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7 Unconventional Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding

1. Concretely visualize your wedding day and the events leading up to it by writing a narrative. Doing so allows you to enumerate the possible expenses that you will incur. Keep this narrative in mind when making your budget.

2. Whether you want to believe it or not, the “fake cake” was one of the hottest wedding trends in 2015. Purely made for show, the fake cake consists of a tier of real cake while the rest is made of styrofoam. This alternative looks just as elegant, but for the fraction of the price. Simply serve the (plain) supplementary cake you have kept in the venue’s kitchen.

3. My previous experience in the wedding industry thought me one thing – prices for products and services surge up when you attach the word “wedding” into it. Try omitting this keyword when searching for items online. A simple cocktail dress costs around S$20, but a wedding cocktail dress may cost twice as that. Some brides have gone to the extent of calling their wedding a “big party” when booking suppliers!

4. It comes as no surprise that many people around you are genuinely excited for your the big day. Ask your relatives, friends, and colleagues for help. Help is not limited to ang pow or red packets! It can be as little as borrowing their punch bows or as huge as taking your prenuptial photos.

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5. The crucial elements of a wedding includes the banquet. Spend less money by opting for bigger tables that need fewer tablecloths and centerpieces. Speaking of centerpieces, you can reduce your spending by sticking to one kind of flowers.

6. As a sign of gratitude for their participation, couples usually send gifts to their beloved guests. Unleash your creativity without damaging your wallet by making your own wedding favors. One option is to purchase small jars, fill it with jellybean, and wrap it with a bow. Another option is to bake your own dessert and package it well.

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7. When money is still tight after exhausting all your resources, consider the power of crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is a means of sourcing out money from a large number of people. You may recall the time when famous blogger Bong Qiu Qiu (or Budget Barbie) crowdsourced her legal fees. What is nice about crowdfunding websites is its ability to display how far you are from your monetary goal.

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