5 Simple Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding That You Never Thought About

Planning a wedding can be stressful, especially when you have a tight budget. Every couple wants each detail to be perfect, but perfection comes at a cost. Do you really need the custom lighting show? Can you do without flowers at the ceremony site? Here are a few tips for saving money on your big day that you may not have thought about.

1. Invite Fewer People: You do not have to invite 300 of your parents' family, friends, and colleagues. Why not keep things simple and invite just the top 50 people in your life? Think about it. You could have simple decor and dry chicken for 300 or a spectacular yet intimate event for 50. Plus, you will be able to spend some real time face time with each and every guest instead of smiling at a sea of faces. 

2. Pick a Midweek Date: Another way to trim costs is to pick a day in the middle of the week for your wedding. Saturday night has long been the most sought after day of the week to get married, but there is nothing wrong with a Tuesday. Really, there isn't. Your guests may even appreciate the change of pace and the fact that you are freeing up their weekend. 

3. Pick an Earlier Time: Just like choosing a more unusual day, you can choose a different time for your celebration. Serving a Sunday brunch is much less expensive than serving steaks on Saturday night. Your event will be unique and memorable because your Sunday brunch wedding will stand out from a sea of Saturday nights for years to come. Plus, who doesn't love a good mimosa?

4. Work with a Wedding Planner: Working with a wedding planner can actually save you money, even after paying for their services. Do not be fooled. You've only planned one wedding. A professional wedding planner has planned hundreds, if not thousands of weddings. They know which corners can be cut and which can't.  Use their expertise to create a fabulous wedding that stays within your personal budget. 

5. Elope: While eloping with your partner is an option, try the above methods first to save money on your wedding. You do not need to run off to Vegas and have your nuptials performed by an Elvis impersonator in order to save a buck. 

You can create a beautiful wedding on a tight budget if you think outside of the box. Doing things a little differently can help you create an affordable wedding that you love. 

For more information, contact a wedding planner near you.