Here are some wedding budget tips to help couples save money while still having an elegant and unforgettable wedding! 💍✨
1. Prioritize Your Must-Haves
Make a list of your top three non-negotiables (e.g., venue, photography, food) and allocate more of your budget there. Everything else? See where you can cut costs!
2. Choose an Off-Peak Date
Saturday weddings in peak season (May–October) are the most expensive. Consider a Friday, Sunday, or winter wedding for lower venue costs!
3. Book an All-Inclusive Venue
A venue that offers tables, chairs, linens, and decor can save you thousands in rental costs. Hint: Bushnell Event Center has everything you need! 😉
4. Trim the Guest List
Each guest adds to your catering, seating, and decor costs. Keeping it intimate means more budget for those special details!
5. DIY Smartly
Handmade centerpieces and signage can save money, but don’t DIY everything—some things (like photography) are worth the splurge!
6. Rent Instead of Buy
From decor to bridal accessories, renting can save you big bucks! Check with your venue for what’s already included.
7. Simplify Your Flowers
Choose seasonal, locally sourced blooms to cut costs. Opt for greenery-heavy arrangements for an elegant but affordable touch.
8. Serve a Signature Drink
Skip the full bar and serve beer, wine, and one or two signature cocktails. Guests will love it, and your budget will too! 🍹
9. Opt for a Small Cake & Sheet Cakes
Have a small, beautiful display cake and serve guests from a more affordable sheet cake in the back. No one will know! 🎂
10. Go Digital with Invitations
Save on printing and postage with digital invites for RSVPs. If you love traditional invites, consider a single-page design to cut costs.
11. Borrow Where You Can
Ask married friends or family if they have decor, vases, signage, or even a veil you can use!
12. Book Early
Venues and vendors often offer early booking discounts—lock in your date ASAP! (Psst… Have you booked a tour at Bushnell yet? 😉)
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