Planning: Simple budget cutbacks without changing your wedding day…
By Kristal Johnson (WedNet Specialist Blogger for Wedding Planning): Event Source Northwest: http://www.eventsourcenw.com/kristal.html
Weddings are expensive, there’s no doubting that. Many couples these days are paying for their own weddings which can cause grief and of course debt. There are many simple ways to cut back on your spending without compromising your spectacular dream wedding.
- Prioritize your budget from the beginning. Sit down together and list out the parts of your wedding from the most important to the least, then allocate your budget around that. If you need help with this consider hiring a wedding coordinator (they end up paying for themselves in the long run with all of their industry hook ups)
- Shop around. Don’t pick the first vendor(s) you meet with. Meet with 3-4 in each category. Often times you’re so excited that you get caught up in the moment and forget to READ THE SMALL PRINT. Take time to review their contracts carefully so you know exactly what your being charged for, and don’t be afraid to negotiate!
- Skip on the specialty linens and upscale décor. Hiring a prop company to do décor is the quickest way to kill your budget, and your guests most likely won’t remember it. Try DIY décor and seek out help from crafty family or friends. It will save you so much money and help other feel involved in your special day.
- Order your flowers from a local farmers market and create your own centerpieces. This is so simple and a huge savings! Call up your local farmers market about a week before your wedding and place your order. Depending on the season they should be able to get flowers to match your wedding colors and they will arrange them. All you have to do is drop them in vases!
- Cut the cake! If you plan on having a cake at your wedding, order enough for only ½ of your guest count. Most people don’t eat cake at weddings and it ends up going to waste.
These are just a few small changes you can make to save some big cash!