Opportunities to Save on Your Wedding

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It’s astonishing that a wedding can cost a couple an average of $30,000. Sure, this day will mark a special milestone in your lives, but do you really have to go into debt to celebrate your love? The truth is, you don’t. Though planning a wedding can get expensive, couples everywhere have found ways to cut costs and still make their day one to remember. If you’re interested in finding opportunities to save on your wedding, here are some that are sure to help you save big. 

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Backyard or Home Wedding

Wedding venues can cost thousands of dollars and often takes a huge chunk of your wedding budget. To cut costs here, have your wedding at home or in your backyard. Most people don’t realize that their properties can be great backdrops for such an intimate occasion. The best part is, it’s free. If you don’t have a large enough property, ask family members or friends about using their space. 

Fewer Guests

It would be absolutely wonderful to invite everyone you’ve ever known to celebrate such a special moment in your life, but it’s going to cost you more. To reduce the cost of food and drinks at your wedding, you may want to narrow down your guest list. Try to keep it to close family members and friends. You can always tape your wedding and send a video to those you wanted to be there, but couldn’t afford. 

Affordable Rings

Wedding bands are an important part of the ceremony. However, the cost of jewelry these days can be outrageous. You can find an opportunity to save on your wedding by selecting from affordable wedding ring sets. Instead of going with a gold ring with large carat diamonds, select something just as beautifully crafted for a fraction of the cost. They have wedding rings made from beautiful simulated diamonds with silver bands that look just as beautiful as any other diamond ring you may have been looking at. Also consider making your own DIY ring bearer pillow.

Synthetic Flowers

Flowers are a staple wedding decor item. That being said, paying a florist for a ton of floral arrangements can be expensive. You can save money on your wedding by choosing synthetic flowers instead. There are flowers that look just as amazing as the real thing but are made from synthetic materials and a lot cheaper. You can head to a craft store and make arrangements on your own or look for an expert who can create bouquets and arrangements for you. These glamelia wedding bouquets are a beautiful option and the best part is that you can keep it forever – perhaps use it as a centerpiece or decor for your home?

Be Your Own DJ

Your wedding reception will most certainly require some form of entertainment. Hiring a DJ or live band, however, can cost you several hundred dollars for just a few songs. You can slash the costs of wedding entertainment by being your own DJ. The technology available today makes it possible for couples to create their own playlist and stream it from a mobile device. You can add Bluetooth speakers for a louder sound and rock out for free. 

Go Digital With Invites

Experts state that couples spend an average of $5,000 to $8,000 on their wedding invitations. That’s really a lot of money. You can greatly reduce those costs by going digital with your wedding invitations. Just about everyone uses the internet now, so it should be fairly easy. You can send your invitations via email or social media. Another trend couples are doing these days is creating a wedding website. The sites detail everything about the wedding, honeymoon, and the couple for guests to review. They can RSVP, review your registry, and even gift money for your honeymoon online. It’s a lot of fun, great for real-time updates, and a lot cheaper than printing and mailing your invitations. 

The hope is that your wedding is an occasion that only happens once in your life. It is a celebration of your love for one another. So, throwing a grand event with friends and family around seems only fitting. That being said, you don’t want to spend the first few years of your marriage trying to pay back the debt of your wedding. Keep costs low by using the advice provided above. That and sticking to a budget will ensure that you plan a beautiful ceremony and reception without breaking the bank.

Lots more wedding ideas and inspiration can be found in the wedding section of the blog.