Getting married can be stressful at the best of times but that is intensified at the moment due to the current economic crisis. Due to the recession and the risk of people losing their jobs, scared to fritter away their savings, many people are becoming extra frugal with their money, even when planning for their big day.
The average cost of a wedding is between £10,000 and £15,000, but it doesn’t have to cost that much. I have devised some easy cost cutting tips in which should hopefully mean your ‘big’ day is done on a small budget.
Setting a budget
The first step is to outline every minor cost, outlining what your expenditure will be will help you search around for the best deal on every item. Even if it is just saving a few pounds on the flowers, these little savings all add up! I would recommend outlining everything in a spreadsheet, then shopping around using the internet or phonebook to find the best deal. Always get like-for-like quotes, look at a few offers before deciding on anything.
Friends and Family, a great resource
By drawing up a preliminary costing sheet you can also outline everything that is needed. You can also use this to see where you can cut costs by ‘calling in favours’ of your friends and favours, for example if your best friend is a hairdresser or florist use this to your advantage! They may not be able to help you direct but they may have friends of friends who may be able to help and get you a discount.
Don’t be afraid to negotiate
Do not feel that the company has the power. They are trying to make the sale so you are in the driving seat. Be sure to negotiate down, don’t just accept the offer even if it is the lowest that you have received, and test their resolve!
Cost per head
Plan accordingly to the very last guest. Once you’ve drawn up your guest list do not change it, use this as a format for your budgeting. This will help determine a lot of things such as the size of the venue (Church or registry office, reception hall and catering).
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