Budget Wedding: How To Save And Organize A Beautiful Event

A wedding budget is a big part of preparing for your event. In order for the wedding to become truly the happiest day and bring maximum positive emotions, it is important to correctly draw up a wedding budget.

What are the main items of expenditure for a wedding budget?

- Organization of a banquet (buffet, banquet menu, alcohol, cake)

- Decor, floristry

- Contractor services (photographer, videographer, ceremony host, banquet host, technical support, show program, etc.)

- Transfer (car for young people, transfer of guests, etc.)

- Costs for creating wedding looks (dress, veil, shoes, groom's suit, shirt, accessories, bridesmaids' dresses, accessories for groomsmen)

- Wedding agency services.

How to save during the organization of a wedding?

It is worth starting preparation as early as possible. It is better to start 5-6 months before the scheduled date. This will help not only to calmly think through all the details, and book a restaurant or contractors that you really like but also save a lot.

Professional wedding planners will not only help you understand a large number of services and contractors but also significantly optimize the budget, and fit the highest quality services into your individual budget. They will help to remove unnecessary expenses from the budget for the wedding.

Contractors usually don’t raise the price on the hottest wedding dates, but good and high-quality contractors are engaged very quickly. As a result, not having time to book a photographer or decorator you like, you will have to look for another one, which may cost more. If you are planning a small celebration and your employment allows it, do it on a weekday. Many restaurants will be able to make a discount of up to 20%, the cost of contractors on a weekday can also be significantly reduced, or you can get nice additional bonuses from them.

Description of expenses

Also, do not forget that for a truly beautiful outdoor ceremony, it is best to contact a professional host of outdoor ceremonies. If you are planning to make a rich show program, include a certain amount in the wedding budget for ordering a musical group, show ballet, or other artists.

A significant expense item is the creation of images of the bride and groom. It is important to choose the main elements (dress, suit) in advance. Also, do not forget about other small but important items of expenditure, such as transfers, ordering a cake, gifts for guests, renting rooms for the bride and groom, and renting a room for the wedding night.

A well-prepared timing of the day and a banquet script will help you save your budget. Having thought through all the stages of the wedding day to the details, taking into account possible force majeure circumstances, you will not have to overpay for waiting or additional hours of work.

4 things you can save on when organizing a wedding:

Reduce the number of guests.

Think carefully about your guest list. A wedding is your special day. You don't have to call someone you've seen once in your life just because they're your relative. Also, do not call guests "out of courtesy." By removing 8-10 such guests from the list, you can save a lot.

Change the format

A good wedding doesn’t have to be lavish and luxurious. Recently, more and more people choose weddings in the party format. Such a celebration will not only please guests with a relaxed atmosphere but will also help you save a significant amount.

Avoid designer clothes

Most of your guests will probably never know that you were wearing a designer dress. It does not matter at all whether this dress is from Vera Wang or sewn in an atelier. The main thing is that it fits perfectly on you and emphasizes the whole image.

Decor and live floristry

Indeed, decor and floristry are an integral part of your wedding. They will help you convey the concept and idea of the celebration. When choosing a style, focus on the one that best suits the style of the location. This will help save on complex designs. When choosing floristry, focus on seasonal flowers.

4 things you can’t save on when organizing a wedding:

Photographer and videographer

A wedding photographer and videographer are the people who will turn the pleasant memories of your day into high-quality photos and videos. You will want to review photos and a wedding clip in many years. And it is very important that even after a long period of time you can remember the brightest events of your wedding. 

Good food and quality alcohol

Of course, you should choose a restaurant according to your budget, but it is important not to skimp on quality. Be sure to read reviews about the cuisine and try to go there at least once as a guest. If you buy alcohol yourself, do it only in trusted stores.

Makeup and hairstyle of the bride

You have been dreaming about this day since childhood, and of course, you have replayed your image in your head a thousand times. Don't let unprofessional make-up artists and stylists destroy it. Also, do not count on yourself or a girlfriend who knows how to apply makeup. Wedding makeup and hair should be done exclusively by professionals. Find a good specialist and be sure to do a trial make-up and hairstyle.

Your dreams and memories

Do not skimp on your own dreams and good memories. If you dreamed of inviting an artist to your wedding or making a surprise in the form of fireworks or a gift, then go for it. Try to find a place for this in your budget. After a few years, your guests and you will forget the design elements, the brand of the car, or the host's jokes, but you will never be able to forget the pleasant memories.