1. CHOOSE A NATURAL VENUE
Pick a public beach or a park which will not only eliminate expenses, but also provide natural decor!
PPhotos: Wedding Flowers For Rent | Collection Venetian/Venetian Pink
2. CUT DOWN YOUR GUEST LIST
Have a smaller celebration with family and a few friends! This will create a more intimate moment with the people closet to you. Knowing that the average couple spends $266 per guest, if you invite 50 guests instead of 100, you'll save over $13,000!
Photos: Karina Danielle Photography | WFFR Bride: Katelyn | Collection: Venetian
3. RENT YOUR WEDDING FLOWERS
The average couple spends between $2,400 and $ 7,500 on their wedding flowers. Renting faux flowers can save you more than HALF the cost! These artificial blooms are designed to look incredibly realistic, ensuring your guest wont notice a difference.
Photos: Courtney Simpson Photography | WFFR Bride: Tyler| Collection: Venetian Blue
4. BREAK AWAY FROM THE TRADITIONAL CAKE
Skip out on the traditional layered cake that will cost you up to $600. Choosing a simple wedding cake not only saves you money, but symbolizes modern and minimalist, highliting that less is more in making a lasting impression!
Photos: Sarah Nann Photography | WFFR Bride: McKenzie | Collection: Venetian
5. DIY INVITATIONS
There are many online tools and softwares that can assist in designing your own invitations. This is a fun way to not only personalize your invites, but save a large amount on your budget.
- Wix
- Canva
Photos: Abi Harte Photography | WFFR Bride: Angelica| Collection: London
6. RENT GREENERY
Garland can be a fantastic alternative to florals when it comes to decorating your wedding space for a more affordable price. For extra savings, rent your garland for under $40!
Photos:Wedding Flowers For Rent | Collection: Garland With Blooms , Salal Garland
7. LOSE THE LINENS
Snag a runner for less than $20 and let your florals and greenery speak for itself!
- Wedding Runners
Photos: Sarah Larae Photography | WFFR Bride: Trisha | Collection: Charleston
8. SKIP OUT ON THE WEDDING PLANNER
Ask for assistance from friends and family to help coordinate and organize! Make use of pinterest and other sites for inspiration.
Photos: Lee Bottoms Photography | WFFR Bride: Hallie | Collection: London
9. BE YOUR OWN DJ
Instead of hiring a professional DJ or band, create your own playlist or ask a friend to serve as the wedding DJ!
Photos: Annie HockPhotography | WFFR Bride: McKenzie| Collection: Venetian
10. HIRE A LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Avoid paying for travel time and other accommodations by hiring a local photographer.
Photos: Abi Harte Photography | Bride: Angelica| Collection: London
11. IN HOUSE VENUE SERVICES
Booking a venue that offers in house catering, tables, chairs and other amenitites can help reduce cost!
Photos: Brandon Taylor Photography | WFFR Bride: Lana| Collection: Aspen
12. DESTINATION WEDDING
Many resorts offer discounted wedding packages! Look into deals that accommodate your wedding party and guest.
Photos: Wedding Flowers For Rent | Bride: Lian | Collection: London
13. HOST IT IN ONE PLACE
Cut your wedding expenses in half by only paying for one venue! Consider an indoor and outdoor venue. If there is one room for both events, while transforming the space, distract guest with photo opportunities infront of a flower wall.
WFFR Bride: Brittany | Collection: Calla Pink Flower Wall
14. CHOSE AN OFF- PEAK SEASON
Booking your wedding during less- popular months can result in significant price discounts on venue prices.
Photos: Caroline Rook Photography | WFFR Bride: Rachel | Collection: Venetian
15. SKIP SATURDAY'S
Weekday weddings are the new trend! Many venues will offer big discounts to hold your celebration during the week.
Photos: Sarah Nann Photography | WFFR Bride: Heather| Collection: Venetian
16. FORGET THE "SAVE-THE-DATES
Save the dates can include various costs like printing, design, and postage. By avoiding this step, you can allocate those funds elsewhere, ensuring a more cost-effective wedding planning process.
Photos: Wedding Flowers For Rent | WFFR Bride: Kateri Collection: Venetian Pink
17. FOOD TRUCKS!
Food trucks are the new trend, and add a fun vibe to your day. Spend only $15 on each guest.
- Food Trucks
Photos: Michael & Laura Photography | Bride: Angie | Collection: London
18. COCKTAIL STYLE RECEPTION
Plated sit-down dinners start at an average of $40 per head and can end up being very pricey. Opt for passed appetizers instead.
Photo: Brides : Mike Larson
19. SOMETHING BORROWED
The average bride spends between $2,500 and $10,000 on their wedding dress while only wearing it for 3-5 hours! Renting your wedding gown can cost between $60 - $500.
- Rent The Runway
- The Dress Outlet
- Dare and Dazzle
Photo: Diane Hu | Martha Stewar
20. BUILD A WEDDING WEBSITE
Custom invites are stunning with silk ribbons, engraving, and foil stamping but end up being very pricey. Build a wedding website that includes all necessary details, limits the amount of information and paper you would need to print for each guest.
- The Knot
- Minted
Photo: Courtney Simpson Photography | Wedding Flowers For Ren
21. SIGNATURE COCKTAIL
Serve a signature cocktail instead of having a full open bar. This makes it unique and special to the bride and groom while saving money on multiple types of alcohol. Sticking to only beer and wine is another cost savings alternative.
Photos: Pinterest | Wedding Chicks
22. DOUBLE DUTY! REUSE YOUR BOUQUETS
Bouquets can make for great centerpieces! A wedding planner or friend can gather all of the bridesmaid bouquets following the ceremony, place them into vases and in minutes your reception table is set.
Photos: Yuka Schad Photography | Pinterest
23. SKIP THE WEDDING FAVORS
Totally skip out on the wedding favors OR opt for simple, budget friendly options like homemade treats, seed packets
Photos: Tara McMullen Photography | Storymixmedia
24. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SALES
Shop for wedding supplies during sales for items like stationary, table decor, and smaller items.
Photos: Catie Hurt Photography | Wedding Flowers For Rent
25. MAKE A PRIORITY LIST
It's important to focus on what truly matters- the love between you and your partner! A beautiful wedding does not have to break the bank.
Photos: Sarah Larae Photography | WFFR Bride: Trisha | Collection: Charleston