You are getting married, and you couldn’t be happier! As you think ahead to your special day, you realize that the budget you have for your wedding is much smaller than a shoestring- it is more like a piece of dental floss! Instead of panicking, realize that you are not the first couple to get married on a very small budget. Don’t let money worries put a dent in your wedding preparations. Here are some tips for how to manage when your budget is more minuscule than you wish!
There are expensive wedding gowns that are beautiful, but then there are also second hand wedding gowns that are just as lovely. There is nothing wrong with buying a gown that has been worn by another bride. No one has to know! If that is not to your liking, then consider renting a wedding gown for your special day or wearing your mother’s or another family member’s. It is not uncommon for men to rent tuxedos as opposed to buying them, so why not wedding gowns?
Flowers are generally seasonal, and some are pricier than others. One option is to choose a lower cost flower that closely resembles your number one choice that is out of your budget. Another option is to see if anyone in your neighborhood or community grows flowers. You might be able to buy flowers for your wedding at a fraction of the cost. Friendly neighbors tend to charge much less than flower shops, and their flowers are just as beautiful!
Hiring a photographer and/or videographer can be expensive. If you know someone who takes pictures for weddings or if there is someone you know who is good with a camera, then hire him for your wedding day. You might want to hire more than one person to take photographs at different angles simultaneously. Your pictures will turn out gorgeous, and your wallet will not be hurting!
Unless you have a family member or close friend who is a hair stylist you probably will have to go to a salon to get your hair done professionally. However, you could enlist the help of someone close to you to do your makeup and your nails.
Have someone make your cake instead of ordering it from a bakery. This should cut costs tremendously.
