Olaoluwa Olowu
A wedding
ceremony should be a celebration of love, not an avenue to break the bank.
However, most people have taken the scale up a few absurd notches and the
current trend in weddings are lavish and extravagant.
The average
cost of a wedding ceremony globally is equivalent to half the price of a
Porsche Cayenne- Crazy, right?
Planning
your wedding must be head tightening as you try to weigh the different
available options in order to pick what's best, fits your budget and still stays
within the trending styles. One thing you must however remember is that the we
ding is YOURS, not the guests. So you shouldn't try to fit into their
expectations of what it should be like.
If you're
working without a blank check for your wedding, then that's completely okay.
It doesn't mean you wouldn't have a beautiful ceremony and a memorable
reception.
Simple and
sweet is always warm and very memorable so you really don't need to be lavish
if you're working with a budget.
We've
highlighted some ideas that will help you create the perfectly beautiful
wedding to celebrate your love while making sure you don't go bankrupt.
Budget
This is the
core of any wedding because it determines every other aspect of the wedding
planning process.
Before you begin
drafting a budget, decide on the total amount you wish to spend so you have a
form of bracket to streamline your expenses. On your budget, make sure to
include only things which you can't get unless you pay for them, that is,
unavoidable expenses.
Creating a
budget is one thing, sticking to it strictly is another and of more importance.
Wedding
outfits
The wedding
dress, jewelry and other accessories actually cost a lot more than is expected,
same for the groom's attire.
So to cut
your costs, have a member of your family or a friend who has knowledge and
passion for designing create a beautiful wedding dress for you.
An
alternative to this is renting the outfit for the bride, groom and the bridal
train. It is incomparably cheaper than buying while making sure your day turns
out as beautiful as you dreamed.
Venue
Perhaps your
fantasy wedding takes place in an elaborately designed hall with all the works
from chandeliers to expensive background. Regardless, you need to know that you
can have a beautiful wedding reception with much less expense.
Also, you don't have to have a destination
wedding if your wedding is on a budget. You can use a pocket friendly
events hall and adorn it with beautiful
decorations. If your preference is an
outdoor wedding, you can make use of a backyard or your local beach.
Menu
Catering for
a large crowd at your reception can be a huge weight on your budget. So instead
of inviting everyone you know, just make it a cozy affair so that you can cater
for them well – whilst staying within the budget lines.
Your
favorite local restaurant can be the alternative to hiring a caterer for your
wedding reception. You just have to ensure that the dishes on the menu are
creative, tasty and low priced.
Always
remember to negotiate for the best prices you can get for any goods or services
and be careful to avoid hidden charges.
Entertainment
The Master
of Ceremony (MC) is another underrated expense in wedding planning.
Rather than
pay a huge amount for a MC, have a family friend or relative who is good with
words and has a good sense of humor do the job.
A local DJ or upcoming band is also a perfect replacement instead of
hiring a high-end band to perform.
Also, if you
don't want to deal with the expense of hiring a DJ or band, you can simply put
up a deck with a playlist of popular songs.
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