One of the most exciting times in a couple’s life is their wedding day.
According toThe Knot, the average cost of a wedding in the United States is a whopping $28,000.
When you choose the former over the latter, several cost-reducing factors are able to come into play.
you could have a smaller guest list.
oftentimes, you could get an all-exclusive package or hire vendors who are already on-site at your wedding venue.
And you’re free to have your honeymoon at the same location, if you so choose.
However, you should make your travel plans as soon as possible.
That alone is enough of a reason to rethink how much paper you plan on for your wedding.
Take save-the-date cards, for example.
Not so cute now, hm?
Listen, talk to any married couple and they’ll tell you that every penny counts.
Thankfully,The Knothas some suggestions that actually make a whole lot of sense.
you’re able to get creative with your reception menu (brunch and mimosas, anyone?).
Alternatively, you could opt to have your ceremony and reception at the same location.
This can save you some money in venue costs as well as transportation fees.
However, those blooms don’t come cheap.
In fact, according toThe Knot, the current average cost is reportedly somewhere around $2,300.
That’s the bad news.
Oh, and don’t forget to “repurpose” your flowers.
Using your bridesmaids' bouquets as a part of your reception centerpieces can make your flowers go further.
Sometimes, sample sales also include deeply discounted overstock looks.
Either way, you’ll be able to save quite a bit.
Hire a restaurant to cater your reception or book a food truck
Here’s a real doozy.
Alternatively, a food truck can be a fun and affordable option.
you’ve got the option to sometimes book one for around $15 per person (viaBrides).
So, how can you get around that?
you might then request the designer add some fresh flowers or fruit.
They took off the labels and had some custom labels made for their big day.
Combining these two ideas can easily save you not few dollars, but a fewthousanddollars.
But what if you don’t have an extra $5,000 to 10,000 to spare?
Well, you might want to try what a couple featured inPureWowdid.
These days, thanks to advances in technology, guests are able to use photo-sharing apps instead.
According toBridal Guide, most of the apps are free.
The perfect money-saving hack to end a truly beautiful day.
