How to spend less on your Wedding

Weddings are generally extremely costly events, and a lot of couples carry the financial burden of their wedding for many years after the event. There’s no need to pay out loads of cash on your wedding to make it a fabulous day. Don’t start your married life under a pile of debt, when it’s so easy to save cash on your wedding.

Here are some techniques to conserve money:

* Rather than hiring a high priced professional wedding band, contact your local university and find some music students to play at your wedding – you’ll still get a wonderful band, but for a fraction of the price.

* Your selection of Wedding Venue will have a big impact on the price of the day – so it’s very important to take care when choosing. Shop around on a site like http://www.clickweddingvenues.co.uk/ and you’re bound to find a fantastic venue and cut costs too.

* Alternatively you could get married at home – or at a friend’s house. Research marquee hire if you will need some additional space.

* Wedding Cakes can be expensive, so shop around before you buy, or order from a nearby bakery instead.

* Alternatively, ask a friend who’s great at baking to prepare your cake as a gift

* Rather than high-priced custom-printed invitations, buy wedding invitations in a store, and write them yourself.

* Hire a photographer for a flat fee for a fixed number of hours

* Make your own wedding favors.

* Try consignment stores for wedding gowns, bridesmaids gowns etc.

* Make your own hors d’ouvres and sandwiches for your reception (also veggie and cheese trays).

* Purchase flowers from the floral department at the supermarket instead of from the florist.

* Rather than hiring a wedding car, use your own car, or borrow a nice vehicle from a relative. If you decide you want to hire a car, then don’t forget to shop around to make sure you find a good deal.

* Get silk flowers from a shop and make your own bouquets.

* Ask for discounts everywhere you go

There are many more ways to conserve money on all elements of your wedding – and this list is just a start. Hopefully it will spark a few ideas on how you’ll be able to save cash on your own wedding.

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