{"id":5406,"date":"2015-08-15T10:15:20","date_gmt":"2015-08-15T14:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/?p=5406"},"modified":"2023-10-03T21:18:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T01:18:23","slug":"cost-cutting-ideas-for-your-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/cost-cutting-ideas-for-your-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Elegant on a Budget: Smart Cost-Cutting Strategies for Your Dream Wedding!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/218.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-5256 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/218-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"2\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/218-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/218-416x245.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/218.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Weddings are expensive affairs, but with smart planning, you have scope to <a title=\"5 Tips For Planning A Wedding On A Budget\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/28\/5-tips-planning-wedding-budget\/\">cut your wedding costs<\/a>. A few small adjustments that won&#8217;t significantly affect the overall picture will help you save money. Even so, you can still have the fantastic wedding you wished for.<\/p>\n<p>Let us look at some ideas that will help you make this possible.<\/p>\n<p><b>Venue and date<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Weekend weddings are the costliest. Consider getting married on a weekday, and you can cut expenses. Make it a long weekend by getting married on Friday instead of Saturday.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4164\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4164\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/5342752880_c1e4161b79_z.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4164\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/5342752880_c1e4161b79_z-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Via Flickr\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/5342752880_c1e4161b79_z-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/5342752880_c1e4161b79_z-416x278.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/5342752880_c1e4161b79_z.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4164\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Via Flickr<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Summer and spring are peak wedding seasons. <a title=\"Tips for Planning an Amazing Winter Wedding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/04\/tips-planning-amazing-winter-wedding\/\">Get married in fall or winter<\/a>, and you can book your chosen venue at an off-peak season rate, and save up to 15%. Use it to splurge on your honeymoon. An added bonus is that it is easier to book your favorite vendors and venue, as there is lesser competition for dates in winter.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Five alternative wedding reception venues\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/11\/five-alternative-wedding-reception-venues\/\">Look for venues<\/a> that already look good with the available details, so you won&#8217;t have to spend too much on dressing it up. This is easier if your wedding theme is rustic or casual.<\/p>\n<p><b>Cut down guests<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Excuse children and coworkers from your wedding list, and you will cut your<a title=\"How To Create The Perfect Guest List For Your Wedding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/29\/how-to-create-the-perfect-guest-list-for-your-wedding\/\"> guest list <\/a>considerably. Keep the ceremony small but meaningful by having those who really matter to you in it. Similarly stick to the essential number of attendants at your wedding. This will help you cut down on bouquet and boutonniere costs, dressing up expenses, favours, accommodation and transportation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Look for all-inclusive or discount deals<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/hang-tags-234566_1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-5409 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/hang-tags-234566_1280-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"hang-tags-234566_1280\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/hang-tags-234566_1280-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/hang-tags-234566_1280-416x208.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/hang-tags-234566_1280-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/hang-tags-234566_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This may not allow you to have all the details you wanted in your wedding, but remember that all-inclusive packages and discount deals are way cheaper than when you make separate arrangements for everything. If you can get a discount voucher for your <a title=\"Wedding Accessories\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/31\/wedding-accessories\/\">wedding accessories<\/a> when you buy your wedding gown, it is a good deal that will allow you to save some money.<\/p>\n<p>Also check out gowns in the clearance and discount section, and find one that is cheaper, yet works. Similarly, if a wedding venue comes with an on-site co-ordinator, you can have them do necessary arrangements at a reduced cost than if you hired someone just for the job.<\/p>\n<p><b>Opt for seasonal elements<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Where flower and food choices for your reception are concerned, you can snag a better bargain by going for what is in-season and available locally. There are plenty of flowers that make <a title=\"The Best 5 Tips For Your Bouquet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/12\/best-5-tips-bouquet\/\">spectacular bouquets<\/a> and centerpieces, and you needn&#8217;t always choose the exotic varieties for it to look attractive. Think out of the box, and you may be able to create a unique statement without breaking the bank. Reduce the height of centerpieces and use colorful and cost-effective flowers like carnations that aren&#8217;t expensive, but still impress.<\/p>\n<p><b>Master the art of DIY<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/painting-491849_1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-5407 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/painting-491849_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"painting-491849_1280\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/painting-491849_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/painting-491849_1280-416x277.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/painting-491849_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/painting-491849_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You shouldn&#8217;t attempt some things, like altering your <a title=\"5 Biggest Wedding Dress Mistakes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/28\/5-biggest-wedding-dress-mistakes\/\">wedding dress<\/a>, unless you know what you are doing. But, you can do plenty otherwise, and save some money without hiring someone to do it for you. These include your makeup and hairstyle, finding party favors and writing thank-you notes. Ask your friends or family to pitch-in and help. Search for bargains and bulk deals for party favors, customize them yourself and avoid spending a fortune.<\/p>\n<p>For more wedding tips and advice, visit us on <a title=\"Best for Bride\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best for Bride.<\/a><\/p>\n<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"letreach_post_category\" value=\"Wedding Tips\">","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Weddings are expensive affairs, but with smart planning, you have scope to cut your wedding costs. A few small adjustments that won&#8217;t significantly affect the overall picture will help you save money. Even so, you can still have the fantastic wedding you wished for. 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