Get Married For Less: Neat Ways To Save Money On Your Big Day March 17, 2016My LifeOff

When you’re planning your wedding, it might seem as if you’re just spending money left right and center. It is quite alarming how much everything related to your big day can set you back. Even if you’ve carefully planned your budget to the last penny, there are bound to be expenses that you haven’t factored in. It’s not at all a hard thing to do – in fact, it is very easily done. All it takes is a couple of things left off, and you’ll be trying to stretch your hard earned dollars even further.

So how can you make sure you don’t spend more than you can afford on your big day? And what you can afford is the big question here. Sure, lots of people dream of big fancy weddings but what is the actual cost? If you have to borrow a lot of money to arrange your nuptials, then it might be wise to scale back your plans a little. Getting married isn’t meant to be for show, it’s all about love and you two as a couple. An intimate wedding can be just as special as a grand affair with hundreds of guests. There’s no point starting off your married life with a tonne of debt hanging over your head. You might want to think about buying a house, or your biological clock might be ticking. Having a family takes careful planning, and you don’t want to put it off because you’re still paying for your nuptial celebrations.

If you’re having lots of bridesmaids, then the costs of their dresses and accessories can be pricey. But don’t worry, there are ways you can spend less cash and still have them all looking like a million dollars! It’s traditional to give your girls a gift in return for them performing their role in your big day. Why not double up and buy them a necklace each that they can wear at your wedding? You can keep your spending down too if you’re clever. The internet throws up a world of possibilities. These days, you can buy wholesale silver jewelry. online, which is perfect if you have more than one person you want to buy for! Wholesale sites used to be for trade only, but now anyone can buy at trade prices. The minimum spend is probably around the cost of one or two pieces so you could save big bucks!

When it comes to rings, then the whole getting wed thing can leave a sizable hole in your bank balance. When you get engaged, that’s the first expense, and then for the big day you’ve got the actual bands to think about. These don’t have to cost the earth. Ask your family if there are any wedding rings from previous generations that you might be able to have? Heirlooms are much more interesting and hold so many stories. Don’t be scared of buying second hand, either. Some people get put off by the idea of a preloved ring. If the union didn’t end well, then some people find their superstitious side emerging. A lot of folks think that it might bring similar bad luck to their marriage, but at the end of the day, it’s only a piece of (expensive) metal.

These are just a few ways you can save money when you are getting married. It pays to plan carefully and try and leave a little wiggle room in your financial planning. You can have a fabulous wedding on a budget; you just have to be clever about it.

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