Cut down on wedding costs – Smart money-saving tips

Cut your wedding costs without compromising on the celebration

Weddings are expensive no matter how you look at them, unless you’re willing to cut back on some of the biggest expenses, such as replacing an open bar with a bar where drinks are paid for, or moving the wedding to a Wednesday instead of a weekend. Fortunately, there are various ways to cut costs without having to compromise on the fun or on your own and your guests’ comfort. A wedding is bound to cost money, but avoid spending money on things you don’t consider important!

Remember that you’ll (hopefully) only get married once in your life

Although it can feel daunting to have to pay so much for a wedding and you’re doing your best to minimise the costs, don’t forget that a wedding is one of the most beautiful days of your life.

Don’t spend money on expensive paper invitations

Sending out professionally printed wedding invitations may feel like a slightly more traditional, elegant way to invite your guests. But in today’s digital world, where most people are also more environmentally conscious than ever before, it can feel very unnecessary. You’ll avoid paying for printing costs and postage, and you won’t have to worry about any of your invited guests not receiving an invitation.

Consider the concept of an open bar

If you offer your guests a completely open bar, you may end up with a very large bill at the end of the evening, particularly as people tend to drink more when someone else is paying for their drinks. A good alternative is to provide beer, wine and soft drinks for free – but let the guests pay for their own cocktails and shots. Another way to save money without anyone noticing is to serve Cava or Prosecco instead of champagne, as many of us would never even notice the difference in taste.

Ask your friends, family and relatives for help

Naturally, you want your closest friends, family members and other relatives to be able to enjoy every single second of your wedding. Nor do you want your parents to be cooking all week leading up to the wedding, or your siblings to be running around serving alcohol. But it never hurts to ask. Perhaps your friends’ siblings could help with the serving? Or maybe you have a colleague who cooks fantastic food? Or an acquaintance who’s brilliant at photography? By asking around amongst friends, family and acquaintances instead of hiring professionals, you can easily keep costs down.

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