Do you want to know ideas on how to have an affordable wedding? With this affordable wedding ideas guide, you will have everything you need to get the wedding of your dreams without breaking the bank. There are easy ways to get a cheap price without having it take from the quality or expensive style that you desire.
I am not going to sugarcoat this for you… weddings are expensive. All those dreams you have cooked up in your hand are going to cost you money. All your hard-working money is going to end up in other companies’ pockets just to create your dreams but you don’t have to let it.
Don’t let the words affordable wedding ideas scare you. I always say that affordable doesn’t mean it has to look cheap. You just have to have a creative view to transforming what is considered cheap into something extraordinary chic.
Affordable Wedding Invitations
Wedding invitations are the introduction to what your wedding is going to be like. A hello and announcement all at once. It provides not only the information needed to attend but the family also has it as a keepsake.
Print at Home
If your invitations have the option to print at home you should really consider it. Buy ink and blank invitations when they are on sale. Michael’s craft store has an awesome buy one get one free deal from time to time.
With technology higher than ever, emailing must be strange to see on the list. However, people still have emails. This is an eco-friendly way to invite your friends and family to your wedding. Ultimately the cheapest. But there are ways to not make your e-vite look cheap by customizing its sites.
Social media
Having your social media announce that you are getting married saves you some paper. I don’t recommend having all of your wedding information of where you are going to have your wedding and the date posted right there for Everyone to see. Just a simple were engaged message. Either send a small card with all the wedding information or send everyone to your wedding website page.
Affordable Wedding Venues
Wedding Venues are the main foundation of your wedding. It is where you have your lifetime memories. Your guests witness, catering helps share food, and you enjoy your first dance at. It is what I like to say is the centrepiece of your wedding. In order to keep the cost low consider three options:
Courthouse
The courthouse is the main go-to place for a more affordable and very small wedding ceremony. It houses a max 5-10 people depending on your city. It’s an intimate setting costing less than $100 but each city, county, and town are different
Backyard
Sometimes the right venue is right in your very own backyard or at least someone else’s. There are so many things you can do to spruce up anyone’s backyard. Think about renting a company to give your backyard a makeover to create DIY projects and truly make it your own.
Public Park
If you love the outdoors with a beautiful backdrop consider having your wedding at a public park. You do need to consider the rules and regulations so, research if you need a permit ahead of time. Remember public parks are an uncontrollable location when it comes to others surrounding.
Affordable Wedding Decor
Another expense you have to worry about is the decor. There are so many little things that add up so, of course, you will want to get saving in this category.
DIY
Most times it is cheaper to do the decor yourself. If you’re smart about what you’re getting. Prepare yourself with a list of everything you need for your wedding decor. With the list, you can now buy things when they are on sale or with coupons. You don’t need to buy them all at once. Also, keep receipts in case you change your mind later.
Used Decor
There are sites where you can get other people’s wedding decor at a much cheaper price. It is pretty much an online garage sale that you can use for your wedding. Brides know how expensive things are plus It is only for one night so what do they do with the decor after that.
Related: 8 Affordable Stylish Wedding Centerpieces
Affordable Wedding Dress
There are plenty of dresses in all shapes and styles yet there is a huge price tag on a dress that you are only going to be wearing once in your life. Yes, it is the dress that you are going to be wearing on your big day however, it does not need to be the price of a down payment for a house. There are ways to get a more affordable gorgeous wedding dress. You just have to look in all the right places.
Related: Where To Find Affordable Wedding Gowns
Final Words
There are more affordable wedding ideas out there and one of my favourite sites to go on is Pinterest. I can pin all day if I could. Tons of inspiration and creative minds. I hope my guide gave you some insight on how you can create your very own wedding without breaking the bank. Also, check out some of the related posts I mention for more in-depth ideas on each topic I shared today. Is there something you think that I missed? Ask me below!
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