- Have your wedding off season
Weddings held during the months of January to April are considered off season. This is considered a down time for the wedding industry and wedding vendors offer a variety of promotional discounts. It is the best time to show off your negotiation skills. - Weddings held on a Sunday or Friday tend to be less expensive than a Saturday.
- Instead of a three or four course dinner, consider having a luncheon or brunch
- Think about having a cocktail party with finger foods instead of a formal dinner party.
- Do not have a host bar. There is nothing wrong with having a cash bar if you are on a tight budget.
- Make sure that the wedding ceremony and wedding reception are in the same location.
- Have a small intimate wedding for family and close friends. You do not have to invite everyone you know.
- Do you really need a large wedding cake?
- If you are having a formal dinner, consider chicken rather than beef. The price of beef is rising drastically.
- A DJ can offer you the same entertainment as a live band, but at a fraction of the cost.
- Non floral center pieces are less expensive than fresh flowers. If you want fresh flowers, make sure you choose those that are in season.
- Explore the in house options which your venue offers: linen, décor, lighting
- Venues with in house catering are less expensive because there is no rentals involved.
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