If you’re reading this article, the chances are you’re a pair of lovebirds in the early throes of planning your wedding. Planning your memorable day with all the right touches can be costly, and this financial burden might even be adding some stress to your relationship.
However, with a little frugality and creativity, it’s possible not only to have a beautiful wedding day without breaking the bank, but planning for the future too. Below, we’ve put together some creative ways to find means of saving money for your wedding and marriage.
Scrap Those Saturday Ceremony Plans
Saturdays are traditionally the most popular day of the week when it comes to weddings. If you want to ensure all of your family and friends can make the big day, a Saturday is often the best – but wedding venues know this and will charge a premium for Saturday ceremonies and celebrations.
Venues are almost always more affordable during weekdays. Some vendors and suppliers may even discount the price of their services for weekday weddings, since there’s much less competition for their time.
Steer Clear of Conventional Bouquets
Yes, we know, fresh flower arrangements are simply perfect for the wedding photo album – not to mention any adoring bridesmaids, flower girls or page boys. But rather than opting for costly fresh flowers which will spoil after 24 hours, consider incorporating dried flowers into your theme. Even non-floral decorations may work if you have someone creative enough to work with fabrics or paper.
Enlist the Help of a Family Law Solicitor
Legal matters will almost certainly not be the first thing on your mind when wedding planning, but seeking the advice of family law solicitors can be invaluable, even in these early stages of your marital relationship. They can work with you to draft cohabitation, prenuptial or postnuptial agreements.
It’s not the most romantic process to go through, but defining fiscal responsibilities upfront and safeguard assets in ways that could potentially save you thousands in the future. More importantly, it will provide an ironclad bedrock for your relationship giving you both peace of mind.
Add DIY Elements for Personal Touch
It goes without saying that you should do as many preparations yourself as possible. Not only does this curb your overheads, it also brings personality to your wedding – doing things that you and your partner want. Instead of hiring a designer for invitations, use online tools, which let you create them at a fraction of the cost. For wedding favours, homemade items can be heartfelt and personal.
Photo booths are all the rage at wedding receptions. But instead of paying someone to do the legwork for you, just create your own DIY booth by making a large backdrop with props and encourage your guests to take photos throughout the night. Those candid shots are always the best!
A prudent wedding doesn’t mean you can’t have fun and do things in your style. Far from it: incorporating DIY features into your celebrations mean you’ll have even more control over your special day. As important as it is to create lasting memories of the big day, by maximising spending you’ll have more money to put into your future together.
For more related reading, check out these articles:
- How I got married at Gretna Green on a tight budget
- A beginner’s guide to dried wedding flowers
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