Save ££££'s on your big dream by cutting back with my top tips!!
1) Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter ?
Imagine a beautiful snowy setting with twinkling lights in the trees,, winter weddings can be so romantic and half the price !! Don't think you have to have a spring or summer wedding just to make beautiful use of the weather !
2) Insurance !!
Its more having piece of mind than saving money, however those few pounds you spend on a good cover means you could of lost thousands if the venue or a supplier cancel last minute!
3) Do your homework !
Quotes, Quotes & more Quotes ! The more quotes you get the more your going to be awear how much things cost and it will be a great knowledge to use when booking the right supplier for the job.
4) Make sure all the boxes are ticked !!
A lot of couples don't realise that basic venue packages don't always come with simple things like cutlery and chair covers within their basic packages, These add ons will show up on your final bill and can be a bit of a shock, Make sure that everything is written in black and white. Remember that VAT isn't always included in the quoted price!
5) DIY !
Save money on decorations by creating your own, or book your venue when it will be beautifully dressed IE Christmas or Easter !
6) Accommodation
Ask to see if you book a block of rooms if you will get a discount, only ever reserve and remember its up to your guests to pay for these,
7) Time to get organised
If you are an organised person then you may choose to book your venue last, which means they do it at a cheaper price to fill the slot that may of been cancelled. It can be a lot cheaper than 12-18 months away. check out www.lastminuteweddings.com for all the latest deals.
8) Keeping your guests topped up!
When it comes to refreshments, the wedding couple only really need to opening drinks,and reception beverages, Don't be pressured into buying a paid bar or putting a tab behind bar
9) Here comes the bride....
Getting married later in the day can reduce your food costs as you will only need to pay for one meal as opposed to a breakfast and an evening meal!
10) Look out for all the freebies !!
Attend as many wedding fairs and shows as possible! £100's off honeymoons and venues can be saved if you book at a wedding show plus they may offer a free chair cover service or overnight accommodation for the bridal couple!
11) Sit-down or buffet?
Have you thought about swapping a traditional sit down wedding breakfast for a more trendy option?
Hog Roasts, Fish 'N' Chips or burger vans are great for outside weddings as can be a fish buffet or a Vintage Afternoon Tea for the modern wedding.
12) Midweek Bookings.
Having a Friday or Sunday wedding can be the biggest money saving idea, especially in the popular summer months, which means your have more availability at your dream venue. Just make sure that you have sent out the save the dates in enough time to ensure guest have time to book the time day off!!
13) Ice- cream for champagne !!
Instead of having a champagne welcome drink try having a champagne sorbet from an traditional ice-cream bike ! will cut the cost of the alcohol and means everyone can try it and theres nothing better than a nice ice-cream on a hot summers day !
14) Budget !
Keep all your wedding related receipts and invoices so that you are always in the know about how much you are spending! if you overspend one thing you must cut back on another !
15) The Cake !
Have you thought about your cake ??
Worried its alot of money to spend on a cake that some people wont like ??
Try having a cupcake cake !! Make enough cupcakes for the total number of guests and then make a giant one for you to cut and then all your guests will be able to take it home and you cab freeze the top one whilst your on honeymoon !!
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