{"id":52867,"date":"2023-05-06T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-06T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?p=52867"},"modified":"2023-05-05T11:31:31","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T17:31:31","slug":"cost-saving-wedding-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/cost-saving-wedding-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensible Cost Saving Measures For Your Summer Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hey brides! Planning a wedding can be both financially and emotionally stressful. Summer is a popular time to get married, but with the influx of weddings come soaring prices on essential items like flowers, photography packages, catering services, and more. Fortunately, there are some sensible cost saving measures<\/strong> that will enable you to stick to your budget without compromising on elegance or sentimentality as you plan for your special day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post will cover five budget-friendly wedding planning ideas couples have used to save money while planning their dream summer wedding. By following these tips and making smart decisions throughout the process, you’ll achieve plenty of savings without sacrificing style when it comes time to walk down the aisle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Cost Saving Measures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cut Your Guest List<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When planning a wedding, you want all your friends and loved ones to share in the joy and celebration. However, remember that each guest adds to the cost of your event! Limiting your invite list to close family and friends will help reduce expenses with catering, decorations, and other aspects of your wedding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most effective cost saving solution for reducing your guest list<\/a> is to allocate a certain number of invitations per family. This way, you can celebrate with all the important people in your life without leaving anyone out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psst\u2026<\/em><\/strong> Are you a bride who doesn\u2019t like the idea of a big wedding at all? No worries! Make sure to read our blog<\/a> to learn all about micro-weddings and the budget-friendly aspects of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Creative<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you’re flexible with the vendors you use, don’t be afraid to shop around for the best deals! Compare prices on flowers, photography packages, caterers, and more to get the most bang for your buck. Doing a bit of research can help you save hundreds \u2013 even thousands! \u2013 on your wedding day expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a bride with a creative side, making or thrifting a lot of your wedding d\u00e9cor can also save you a ton of money on your big day. Consider getting crafty with the following ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n