Some social analysts believe that marriage is recession proof and that engaged couples will get married economic recession or not. Marriage itself might be recession proof, but the cost of getting married is not. With the current economic crisis, a lot of my clients want to know how they can cut down their wedding budget and still have the wedding of their dream. I have written below 10 ways to save on your wedding budget:
1) Get married during the week. Venues such as hotels tend to offer a cheaper rate during the week (Monday – Thursday) than the weekend (Friday – Sunday). Note that most hotels offer a cheaper rate for a Sunday event compared to a Friday evening or Saturday event.
2) Choose decor that are easily available with the season of your event.
3) Reduce your floral decor by using lots of candles of varying heights.
4) Serve nibbles like nuts, crisps, sweets rather than canapés during cocktail hour.
5) Limit the options of drinks. For example you can serve only 2 alcoholic drinks or a choice of sparkling wine and sparkling juice etc.
6) You can choose to have fruit punches in drink dispensers or jugs on the table where your guests can help themselves therefore saving money on waiting staff.
7) Ask your suppliers for discounts. With the current economic environment, florists, caterers, photographers and venues, for example may be willing to charge less to get the job.
8) Serve your wedding cake as dessert
9) Rather than a sit down meal, offer a buffet style service. You will be saving money on waiting staff.
10) If you prefer a sit down meal, serve one type of dish to all your guests, make sure you ask what the vegetarian option is.
