How to Cut Costs on Your Wedding Day

Weddings have always been expensive, and the overall cost has recently risen again, along with everything else. That doesn’t mean you can’t have your dream wedding though. Here are some ways to cut costs on your big day, without having to sacrifice the wedding you want.

The entertainment

The entertainment at weddings can be expensive. Depending on what you choose, it can be £1000 or more. However, a firework display can be just as memorable, but at a lower price. If you’re looking for fireworks shops Kent, Ghengis have a range of fireworks to suit all occasions, including weddings. You can even get them to put on a display for your wedding evening entertainment, and prices start from £600.

Send digital invitations

Most people are online, either through a computer or mobile device. So that’s why sending a digital invitation could be the perfect alternative to paying for expensive paper invitations, particularly if you have a large guest list and want to personalise each invitation. You can always order a few paper invitations to send to anyone who doesn’t use the internet.

Rent your dress

Most brides will only wear their wedding dress once, yet it can cost hundreds (if not thousands). The better option is to rent a dress. It will still look great in the photos, but at a fraction of the cost, without taking up wardrobe space for years afterwards.

Get a friend to take photos

It’s likely that someone attending your wedding will have a camera which takes high-quality photographs. While this might not match up to those used by professional photographers, very few people will notice. In addition, you can ask guests to send photos they take on their phones. Many guests will take photos on their phones anyway, and these are much higher quality than they used to be.

Limit the free drinks for each guest

Instead of having a free bar, just pay for a limited number of drinks for your guests. This could be one on arrival, another with the meal, and a third for a toast in the evening. Most of your family and friends won’t mind paying for a few more drinks at the bar if they want them.

Have a buffet instead of a big meal

If you have a buffet, this can be cheaper than a sit-down meal, and less food will go to waste. People can just take as little or as much as they want, and leave the foods they don’t like, for others to eat. You could also pack up and take leftovers home with you. So, if you don’t like food waste, a buffet is cheaper and is better for the environment!

By following some of these tips, and looking at other ways of cutting back without changing the overall plans for your wedding, you can cut costs. It’s important to remember that the wedding, despite being a big celebration, is just one day. It’s the start of your married life, and you might want to save money for your future together.