5 Ways to Save Big on Your Big Day
Sweetlight Photography
Planning a wedding doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank.
By being strategic and choosing the right venue, you can have a stunning celebration while staying within your budget. Here are five practical tips to help you cut costs and still achieve the wedding of your dreams:
1. Choose an All-in-One Venue
One of the easiest ways to save is by choosing a venue that has packages that covers a wide range of needs. Not only is it convenient to have everything in one place but they will have strategic partnerships with other vendors that provide excellent service at affordable price points. In addition, look for a venue that provides a beautiful ceremony location, reception space, and plenty of scenic photo opportunities, to eliminate the need to book multiple locations. This eliminates extra transportation costs and simplifies your planning.
2. Take Advantage of Built-In Decor
Decorating for a wedding can cause costs to add up quickly, but venues that take advantage of the beauty of the great outdoors can greatly reduce the amount of décor that will be needed. A lush outdoor setting, charming getting ready spaces, and a reception space that is elegant with minimal decorations, can greatly reduce your overall budget. Renting tables, chairs, décor, sound systems, etc. can escalate your expenses greatly so choosing a venue that incorporates these essentials can be a huge cost saving. And when you are surrounded by the great outdoors, nature can do a lot the decor work for you that just isn’t possible in a banquet hall setting!
3. Simplify Catering and Bartending Options
Choose a venue that allows you the flexibility to choose your caterer. Giving you control of this big part of your budget, allows you to find an option that fits your budget without sacrificing quality. A venue that provides space for food trucks, buffet-style meals or plated dining gives you the flexibility to adjust catering costs in a way that matches your style preferences and budget. Also, pay attention to a venue’s bartending policies. This is where some venue’s rental prices might look cheaper at the outset but once you have booked, you may discover they are much more expensive, once you calculate in hidden extras, such as in their liquor and bartending policies.
4. Limit the Guest List
Smaller weddings are not only more intimate but also more affordable. Choosing a venue that be customized for a small wedding allows you to focus on celebrating with those closest to you while keeping expenses under control.
5. Choose an Overnight Honeymoon Stay
Why choose a venue that requires you to travel when you are tired from a long day of celebrating and requires you to spend lots of money when you will likely arrive after midnight? Try to find a venue that provides an affordable and memorable honeymoon accommodation option that is on-site and includes a complimentary breakfast. This special perk saves you money and travel, when you really want to do other things on your wedding night.
Your Dream Day, Simplified
Your wedding day should be unforgettable—not unaffordable. At Pine and Pond, we understand the importance of balancing your dream wedding with your budget. We’re here to make your wedding stress-free and budget friendly. Ready to learn more? Schedule a tour today and see how affordable your dream wedding can be.
