If you are engaged, then there’s a high chance that you can’t wait for the big day to come around the bend. You might feel like you can’t contain your excitement and that you are also unable to think about anything else. This is normal, but you do need to make sure that you budget and that you also take your time when making those big, important decision.
Cover the Cost of your Table Linen
A lot of companies will charge you a small fortune for using their table linen. After all, there is a lot of dry cleaning involved and you’re probably going to have a lot of tables too. If you want to make things cheaper for yourself then why not consider buying your own table linen? Hotels often shift the stock that they have and sell it for a very cheap price, so there is absolutely no reason why you can’t take advantage of this. You might even be able to sell it on yourself after the wedding too.
Negotiate
Suppliers are far more likely to offer you the best price on something if they know that they are not your first choice. There is nothing wrong with haggling when it comes to your budget, so talk with your vendors and even your venue to find out if it is possible for them to drop the price. At the end of the day, they want you to have your wedding with them so they will usually be more than happy to work with you on the total cost.
Subscribe to Newsletters
Suppliers often have newsletters, as it means that they can keep their customers up to date on any deals or discounts. One way for you to take advantage of this would be for you to subscribe in the months leading up to your date. Keep your eyes open for exclusive bargains and also save vouchers too. You never know when they are going to come in handy and this is a fantastic way for you to save money.
Keep it in the Family
Wedding rings can be very expensive. If you want to get around this then consider opting to wear a family heirloom instead. Rings that have been passed down through the generations tend to be much more personal and romantic when compared to rings that are just picked up from a shop and they are also sentimental in ways too. The money that you save on your rings can then be put towards other parts of your big day.
Hire a DJ
You don’t need to have a live band at your wedding. After all, it’s really the song choice that gets people on the dancefloor anyway. A wedding DJ will usually be able to work with you to get all of the songs you’d like on a playlist and they can also help you to get more and more people up and moving around.
Use Silk Flowers over Real Ones
The cost of real flowers can easily add up. This is especially the case when you think about how long they actually last. Silk flowers on the other hand are a perfect alternative. They give you the chance to have a long-lasting flower arrangement that won’t cost the earth and they are also ideal for saving as a souvenir for your special day.
Look up the Terms
It’s really not unusual for venues to charge for certain parts of your day, such as cutting the cake or even corking. When you are already paying out for lots of fine wine, the last thing that you want is to have even more added on top, so work with your vendor and also make sure that you take into account any extra expenses that you might not be aware of to begin with.
Go with Seasonal
If you insist on having real flowers, you should know that they are most expensive when they are bought out of season. Before you get set on the bouquet of your dreams, try and do a bit of research so you can find out which ones are going to be in bloom when you are due to wed. If you choose these flowers, then you can easily save yourself a small fortune.
Hire an Amateur Photographer
Trainee photographers are often excellent at taking photos and they are able to do the job for half the price too. If you have never thought about this before then there are so many sites that you can use to get in touch with a few.
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