How to Avoid Overspending on a Wedding

Wedding planning can be stressful, no matter how conscientious and organized you are. The number one culprit is sticking to your budget.

According to research by the Wedding Wire, 74 percent of couples go over their budget by 40 percent! How do you avoid spending more than you can afford while creating the wedding of your dreams? Don’t worry; we’re here to help.

1. Set a Realistic Budget
Before you dive right into exploring color schemes, researching vendors, and finding the perfect wedding dress, you’ll want to set a budget. While it’s not the most fun part of wedding planning, it’s an important place to start and will help avoid many headaches of having to change plans down the road. Sit down with those who will be contributing to your special day and come up with a realistic number.

2. Stay Flexible
Your vendors are used to working with people on budgets and will likely contribute creative ways to help you save where it counts. The best way to accomplish this is to stay flexible, which could mean letting your florist recreate the bouquet you’ve fallen in love with, featuring a pricey flower for a similar creation with more cost-saving blooms. The more open you are to suggestions, the easier it will be on your bank account.

3. Trim the Guest List
One of the fastest ways to cut dollars from your wedding cost is to scale down your guest list. Choosing 50 of your immediate family and closest friends (as opposed to a 200+ guest list) could help you pull off a premium-wedding experience with even modest budgets.

4. Consider a “Free” Venue
Outdoor weddings can be as beautiful as enchanting when the weather is right, so why not choose a venue that contributes to cost savings? Look for nearby parks, lakes, and fields open to the public, or talk to friends and family with outdoor space big enough for a wedding. Plus, outdoor weddings are a great way to be more flexible with your guest list!

5. Use Your Connections
Have a best friend who’s a gifted graphic designer or a family friend in a cover band? What about a cousin who adores crafts? If so, find out if they’d like to help with your wedding! Working with people you know is a great way to cut down on regular retail costs; some may even offer their talents a wedding gift. Just don’t forget to show your gratitude!

6. Get Married On a Weekday
If you’ve already started planning your wedding, you’ve likely discovered that Saturday is the most expensive day of the week – for nearly everything! Not only are you competing with many other brides-to-be, but other events as well. To save the most money, consider a weekday wedding “off-season.” Don’t worry too much about your guests being unable to make it. People have different schedules and are likely to take time off to show their support for your special day.

7. Focus on What’s Important
Lastly, focus on what’s most important to you and your spouse. While it’s easy to get caught up in the frills and thrills of planning the perfect wedding, your special day is about your love for each other. Think about what you two enjoy the most and reserve more money for those areas while cutting down on the rest.

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