Although many of us dreamed of
our wedding when we were young, we sure wouldn’t have been able to
process how much the big day would cost. It’s only after we’ve become
adults that the true cost of a wedding really hits home.....
Going into debt
because of a wedding isn’t exactly the most romantic way to start a
marriage, so read on for suggestions to help you save money on your
wedding:
- Don’t overspend on engagement ring
Do what works with your budget and a
stone with significance. There is no hard-and-fast rule to buying an
engagement ring, so don’t sweat over forking over two months’ salary if
both of you can’t afford it. Keep in mind that you have
more wedding expenses to battle. Focus more on the significance of the
ring instead of the price tag. Perhaps she’ll be happier with an
engagement ring that has her birthstone, or maybe she wants a man-made
gem or a pre-worn ring with history. There are plenty of wallet-friendly
options out there, so don’t limit yourself to the never-been-worn
traditional diamond ring!
- Pick a house, not a hotel, for your bachelorette party
Rather than shelling out for a hotel
room, why not rent a house instead? You’ll have a more cozy, intimate
atmosphere, and everyone will be free to come and go as they please –
free of any messy, time-sensitive checkout situations.
- Only invite to the wedding people who are in your life currently
If you haven’t seen someone in a long,
long time, then they can probably be considered for your cut list.
(Think childhood friends and old acquaintances.) A good rule of thumb:
you should invite the people who know your fiancé, the people who have
spent time with you as a couple and those who are playing a part in your
present lifestyle.
- Cut the guest list by category
Divide your guests into groups:
immediate family, closest relatives, extended relatives, family friends,
friends, acquaintances, kids, coworkers, etc. Once you’ve both
classified your lists, see if you can trim the list by removing entire
categories. Maybe you can both nix the young kids, the acquaintances,
and the coworkers. Keep going until exceptions start to pop up, and then
evaluate each possible guest individually.
• Embrace the digital age for invites
While printed invitations are lovely,
the purchase price adds up, especially when factoring in mailing rates.
If a simple email invite isn’t your style for anything fancier than a
weekend bar night or birthday party, then consider making a personal
video to share the wedding details online.
- Instead of a wedding planner, get a day-of-wedding coordinator
If you find it hard to organize
your wedding without a planner, then consider day-of coordinators, who
will make sure your wedding day goes off without a hitch. According
to Offbeat Bride, “A good DOC will do quite a bit of troubleshooting for
you in the weeks prior to your wedding.”
Source: popsugar.com
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