3 Top Tips on How to Save on Wedding Costs

Getting married soon? Read on for tips on how you can have a great wedding without burning a hole in your pocket.

11:27 24 March 2013

For most couples, their wedding day is THE most important day of their lives. This is the reason why some prepare for their big day at least 6 to 12 months before the big event. 

 

If you’re on a shoestring budget, there are ways on how you can make your wedding day memorable without spending a fortune. Below are some useful tips: 

 

• Save on a wedding dress. For some brides, the wedding dress is one of the most expensive things they buy for their wedding. However, this shouldn’t always be the case.

 

For couples who are on a budget, try vintage wedding dresses that are far less expensive compared to brand new ones. Also, you’d want to avoid popular brand names to keep it cheap. 

 

• Save on the venue. You don’t need to rent a five-star hotel to have a fun, memorable wedding day. The key here is being creative. Why not convert your local bar into a great wedding reception venue? Ask the help of your friends to make this happen.

 

Browsing through wedding magazines and doing research online can help you when it comes to planning for that all important day!

 

• Save on food. Instead of spending hundreds or even thousands of pounds to get the most expensive caterer in town, get friends or family members who are great cooks to help you with the food.

 

Perhaps you know someone who is especially great at baking cakes? Then why not save money on your wedding cake by having them make it for you?