The Ultimate Guide to Tie The Knot on a Budget

1. The Ultimate Guide to Tie the Knot on a Budget A wedding is normally the first major joint expense for many couples. Paying dues before tying the knot, so to speak. It can also be the first time managing such a large budget together. You are bound to have some fights over the flower arrangements or the decor, but don't worry, it gets to the best of all. With this blog, we aim to help you with some cost-saving tipson how to plan a low budget wedding. Here are some important questions that need to be answered before moving ahead: 1. Who is paying for the wedding? If you are not paying for it from your own savings, have a sit down with your family to get the answer to who will be covering what costs. 2.What will be the size and type of wedding? What can you afford? Discuss with your family and fiancé about the number of guests, locations and type of venue. Remember, everyone should agree on the said topics and everybody has a say. 3.Should you hire a wedding budget planner? Decide mutually if you can organize the entire wedding yourself keeping in mind the budget or if you need to hire a professional planner.

2. 4.What will be the budget for your wedding? Some people choose to save money for their future home, honeymoon, etc. rather than splurging on a big fat wedding ceremony. Make sure you are on the same page with all including your fiancé. So, after having answered these questions, let’s move on to help you set up a low budget (not cheap) wedding. Here are some tips to help you maintain your budget for the big day: 1.Try to Avoid Bloating the Guest List No matter how tempted you might be to include everyone you know on your guest list, it is not always a great idea. Every addition you make to the guest list ends up adding more costs to your wedding. You don't want to reach the point where you end up inviting people just out of obligation, not because you want them to be a part of your wedding. Save as much as you can, try inviting fewer people and make the event more intimate. Start by trimming your list down by 20%, then another 20%. Then see if you are satisfied and happy with the final count. 2.Try Asking for Wedding Help Instead of Wedding Gifts Asking friends and family to offer help in lieu of a gift is a great way to keep your wedding on a budget. Ask around, maybe one of your friends is in a band or is a professional photographer. If so, ask them to help you out with unique wedding ideas and get hold of their services instead of a wedding gift. 3.Try Hosting the Ceremony at Home Renting a banquet for a function can be very expensive. Instead, consider using your own home for the ceremony or perhaps an outdoor venue (like a close relative’s farmhouse) with a scenic landscape. In both cases, you can have your reception outdoors (make sure to read the weather report so it's not too hot or isn't about to rain on D day). An outdoor ceremony can be memorable and beautiful, also eliminating the cost of renting a place. 4.Try Minimizing the Flower Budget Instead of spending a boatload of money on flower arrangements that will die shortly after the reception, keep it simple and elegant. Another idea is to go with artificial flowers. With technical advancement in decor and design, it is likely that anyone will notice the difference, and you can save a heap by making the arrangements in advance.

3. 5.Try Making Your Own Invitations You can self-make really classy invitations using just a high-quality home printer. Another option is to research online platforms that offer cheap invitations. The invitations might not be too fancy but considering a low budget, it is worth a shot. Remember, it is not important to offer a box of sweet with every invitation card you send out; sometimes, simple wedding ideas are just as great. 6.Try to Stock the Bar Yourself One of the biggest expenses in any ceremony is alcohol. It is also a big variable you can play around with to trim down costs. Instead of opting for an open bar, you can save a huge amount of money by just offering specific drinks like wine or beer, or a free cocktail. If you have rented a place, ask if they will let you serve your own alcohol (they normally charge corkage per bottle, but it turns out to be cheaper than buying alcohol from the venue which comes at an escalated cost). Look for a liquor store contact. Ask for discounted rates since you will be picking up in bulk. Don't Stress Too Much On your wedding day, there will be things that won’t go your way, or work out as planned. Don't worry about it. Just enjoy your special day. It is going to be the most important day of your life. Don't fret over little details that most likely, no one will even notice or remember. Good Luck and Congratulations on the Big Day!