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Ideas to Plan a Wedding on a Shoestring Budget

Updated on May 11, 2020/0 Comments/in Wedding Planning /Written by Matthew Campbell

Gone are the times, when getting married used to mean breaking the bank and spending lavishly to make the event grand. People are far more practical these days, and they are particular about what they want to spend and on what things they want to save. If you are on a tight budget for your wedding and are worried that you will not be able to make a memorable wedding event, then you are wrong. With lots of creativity and ingenious ways to curb down the expenses, you can have a beautiful wedding, even on a shoestring budget.

Ideas to Plan a Wedding

Wedding on a Shoestring Budget

Skip booking a hotel or venue and organize the wedding in your backyard

To begin with, the first money-saving idea would be to do away with the idea of booking a hotel or club and organizing your wedding in your backyard or that of your future spouse. In case neither of you have a backyard that you can bank on, then borrow the backyard of someone close to you. You can transform a dull backyard into a lavish wedding venue with a little creativity, just take care that it is big enough to accommodate your guests comfortably.

Cut down the guest list to suit your budget

To further curtail the wedding expenses, you should stick to inviting just the closest family members and friends; without whom your wedding is not possible. Trimming down the guest list will help you to not only save in terms of wedding venue, but also on wedding favors, invitations, catering, and much more.

Opt for DIY wedding favors

If you are good with crafts, then there is nothing better than do it yourself wedding favors. But, if you are not among the talented ones, then simply browse through several DIY online websites to find some simple DIY wedding favors that you can do. They will not only be inexpensive but will also allow you to add a personal touch to the favors, making them unique and memorable.

Go without catering service and cook yourself

Yes, you read it right. You can opt to cook yourself and even seek assistance from family and friends to save on the catering expenses, especially if you guys are as good as any chef and cook. If you can’t cook the entire meal due to time constraints, then at least try baking the wedding cake yourself, as the cake itself comprises a huge part of your food budget at the wedding.

Shop online for bridal items and accessories for incredible discounts

With lots of competition, online marketplaces are the best place to get amazing discount deals on bridal accessories. Be sure to deal with a renowned online store with a secure monetary transaction feature to avoid any scams, and you will be just fine.

Choose wedding items that serve multiple purposes

You can select edible centerpieces for tables or make the wedding favors double as centerpieces for the tables.

Borrow the wedding gown from your mom

Wearing your mom’s wedding gown not only saves you money, but it also makes your walk down the aisle more meaningful. You may choose to have some alterations done on the dress to make it more updated in terms of dress fashion style.

Be wise when selecting the wedding ring

Opt for white or yellow gold wedding rings rather than going for platinum or titanium options if you want to go light on the price tag. Although platinum rings are durable, the gold rings look as elegant as platinum ones and are less costly.

Select your wedding date in off-season

Getting married in the off-season is the best way to lower your wedding expenses, as you will get everything right from catering, venue, flowers, wedding gown to other wedding essentials, at must fewer prices as compared to peak season.

Last but not the least, is becoming your own wedding planner to save on the expenses of hiring one. You can also take help from your friends and family to lower your burden.

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  • 5 Cheap Wedding Cake Ideas On A Budget
  • 5 Cheap Wedding Invitation Ideas For Those On A Budget

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About Matthew Campbell

Matthew (Matt) Campbell's career in weddings and music began in 1993 as a wedding DJ. He is the founder of My Wedding Songs and became a leader in the music industry by curating hundreds of wedding song lists for over 20 years. Matt's work has been referenced in Rolling Stone, DJ Life Magazine, Forbes, Style Me Pretty, and The Knot. He hosts the Wedding Songs Podcast and is the author of the Wedding Music Playlist. Matt lives in Las Vegas, NV with his wife and cat, Katniss. Read more about his inspiring story.

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