Weddings can be very glamorous. With fairytale beginnings and hearty celebrations during receptions, it can really rack up a hefty price tag. It shouldn’t have to be that way. Many people who want to get married have a tight budget. Unless you are Prince William and Meghan Markle, you may want to cut down on your expenses. Also, it is general knowledge that the marriage is much more important than the wedding. If you do not want to incur any debts and get to keep all the money gifts to yourself, here are a few tips to help you work out a wedding on a low budget.
Start your feasibility check early
This means checking out venues, caterers, and other wedding obligations to know how much you might need. This way, you can easily weigh out your options and know what’s right for you. Just make sure you start early.
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Get discounts as a referral or from referrals.
Yes, you have family members and friends who can give you discounted prices for your wedding items. Also, you can get them to refer you to other clients who do a great job at a discounted price. It’s important that you put on your negotiation cape as you will need to do a series of negotiations with each vendor.
Have a strict invitation Policy
This means having to make your family and in-laws understand that they cannot bring the whole village. You can ensure this invitation policy by renting a bouncer for the day that will ensure strict diligence to the number of people you want. A strict invitation card policy will mean you have an accurate number of people coming which you can relay with your caterers and other vendors that will be available on your wedding.
Keep it Quiet
The more publicized your wedding, the greater the likelihood of a crowd. Avoid big social media announcements or you’ll have people you’d never have thought about inviting, contacting you about your wedding and you might feel obligated to let them come. Announce privately to friends, family and other people you want to invite. Instruct them not to blow it open.
Have your wedding on a Week day!
This may be extremely funny, but it does the trick! Also, it’s fun! You will get discounts on everything including the venues. It will as well reduce the number of guests that will be able to crash your party.
Be ready for a few upset people but guess what? You’ll still have saved money and saying Sorry is free!
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