Having a lavish wedding party is anyone’s dream, but not all of us have the budget to throw elaborate wedding parties and fulfill all our wedding dreams. But showing a little restraint and planning can help you plan your dream wedding while staying within your budget. Here are some of the most helpful tips to help you save money while planning the perfect wedding:
Save money on your wedding dress by shopping during a trunk show:
When you shop for your wedding dress during a designer trunk show, you can save anywhere between $150 to $500 on your wedding gown. Some salons and trunk shows will even give you a complimentary customization, so that you can get neckline change, size adjustments or a veil added for practically zero money. This could also help you save anywhere from $200 to $800.
Charisse Kenion/Unsplash. You can get a designer dress off the rack at a sample sale, with a markdown of anywhere from 20% - 90%
Make use of the sample sales:
If you are on a tight budget but want to snag a designer dress, sample sales are your best friends! You can get a designer dress off the rack at a sample sale, with a markdown of anywhere from 20% to a whopping 90%. Most of these sales are held before or after the Bridal Market, an event that happens twice a year between late spring and early fall. And even if you do not catch a sample sale, you can always ask the designer boutiques if they have any samples to sell at discounted rates. There is a high chance you would be able to get a lovely designer gown at your desired price without a hefty price tag.
Natilyn Hicks (Natilyn Photography)/Unsplash. Get the services of an up and coming wedding photographer to get the same services at nominal rates.
Give chance to rising talent:
You can also save money on wedding photography by trying out up-and-coming talented photographers. Social media profiles are a great way to access their portfolio and gauge their skills. You can also ask seasoned wedding photographers to recommend someone talented who is just starting out, and would thus offer their services at nominal rates
Jez Timms/Unsplash. Get three to five kinds of flowers in bulk to design elegant centerpiece and vase designs.
Get your flowers in bulk
You can save a considerable amount on flowers and decorations by ordering the desired flowers in bulk. By ordering upto five kinds of flowers in bulk, you can create elaborate centerpieces and classy designs by grouping monochromatic blooms for centerpieces and individual table vases. Experiment and find the best combination of three to five types of flowers that go well together and save up at the florist.
