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Keepin’ The Budget Simple And Easy $$$

Planning a wedding is exciting and should be a time full of joy, however, money and finances will always be a stress factor in the process…and if the bride is stressed and on edge, that vibe doesn’t rub off very well on the rest of the wedding party. So! That’s why I’m here to give you guys “The Knot’s” 30 tips on saving money, keeping the financial worries simple, and most importantly keeping everyone happy!
This is a time of love and joy; no couple wants their wedding to be a time of stress. At TP Event Planning, we want to make sure that you have the best tips for budgeting at the palm of your hands, so check it out and enjoy!

Reception

1. Cut the guest list. This will slash your catering costs and save on invitations and even the number of centerpieces.

2. Think off-peak season and save thousands!

3. Hold your ceremony and reception in one spot — it will cut travel time for vendors you pay by the hour.

4. Skip the Saturday wedding.

5. Have bigger tables so you need fewer centerpieces and tablecloths.

6. Shop the off-season for extra decor — get modern black vases on sale after Halloween and pretty pink ones after Valentine’s Day.

Flowers

7. Use more greenery than flowers.

8. Swap out costly flowers — did you know peonies can be five times more expensive than roses?

9. Stick to just one or two kinds of flowers.

10. Buy flowers that are in season.

11. Include non-florals, like lanterns.
Food & Drink

12. Serve entree duets.

13. Skip the main course — apps and drinks are fine too.

14. Offer a signature drink instead of a full bar.

15. Serve comfort foods like barbecue chicken, mac and cheese, and corn. It’s fun and often cheaper.

16. Skip the champagne toast.
Cakes

17. Order a small one or two-tiered cake and then supplement cake with a larger sheet cake (hidden back in the kitchen).

18. Keep the add-ons simple.

19. Use fresh flowers, not sugar ones.

20. Reuse ceremony flowers for the cake table.

21. Skip exotic fillings like guava and mango.

Stationery & Favors

22. Get single-page invites to save on postage.

23. Give out one favor per couple.

24. Make your cake the favors.

25. Have favors double as escort cards.

26. Email your save-the-dates.

27. Make your own menu cards, escort cards, and wedding favor packages.

Photo, Video & Music

28. Have a photographer you love but can’t afford the prices? Ask them if they have an associate shooter who will do your wedding for less.

29. Opt for a smaller band.

30. Hire a band or DJ who can do both the ceremony and the reception.

Source: The Knot

Article Written By: Meredith Bodgas

Did these help you? Let us know! Want more tips? Or any insight on event/wedding planning? Let us know! We are here to help you plan your dream event/wedding and we won’t let you down.

And while using these tips, remember to stay organized, stay focused and stay loving.

Best Wishes 

Christina