Here are a few tips to help you figure out where to spend money and where to save it in your wedding budget.
Planning your wedding to-do list is easy, but knowing when to splurge on your wedding costs can be difficult. What can you sacrifice without losing your vision? Are some vendors more essential than others? A beautiful wedding, no matter the size, should not break the bank. Most couples start with a wedding budget, but their expenses are off the charts by the time the wedding is done. In this blog, we will go over a few ways to help you figure out where to spend money and where to save it in your wedding budget.
Splurge on Wedding Photography
Your wedding photos will become lifelong memories! Your wedding photos hold a special place in your heart, and they can be passed down to your children or grandchildren and treasured by your loved ones long after the wedding.
With this in mind, you do not want to pass on wedding photography! While you might pay more for custom albums, engagement photos, or a second photographer, you can rest assured knowing the important moments will be captured.
Save on a Photo Booth
If you have already gone over budget on your wedding photographer, you can always save on your photo booth. Create a DIY backdrop, find some fun props, plug in a ring light, and provide a Polaroid camera so your guests can take candid photos!
Splurge on a Wedding Planner
A wedding planner is often considered a luxury, but they are worth every penny. Splurging on a wedding planner saves you time, sanity, and stress leading up to your wedding.
Having a professional to manage the wedding logistics lets you relax and enjoy every moment of this special occasion. This means you can spend more time with your loved ones, making memories, and that’s priceless!
Save on Guest Favors
If you need to tighten the budget, scrapping your guest favors is an easy way to save a hundred bucks. Rather than gifting your guests something they’ll probably stuff in their kitchen drawers, consider putting this money into a bar tab so they can enjoy the party all night!
Splurge on Food
Food is essential to any event, even more so for a wedding. Your guests probably won’t remember your fancy centerpieces or napkin colors, but they will definitely remember if the food was good (or not so good).
It’s worth investing in a professional caterer to provide a delicious dining experience for you and your guests – whether that’s a hearty buffet, a fancy 3-course meal, or something more unique like a fleet of food trucks!
Save on Wedding Invitations
Traditional wedding invitation costs can quickly add up from RSVP cards to envelopes and postage. If you want to cut back on your wedding stationery, try going digital instead. Online invitations are an affordable alternative and more environmentally friendly.
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