{"id":1321,"date":"2018-05-04T09:55:44","date_gmt":"2018-05-04T08:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.poptop.uk.com\/blog\/?p=1321"},"modified":"2021-01-13T10:46:41","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T10:46:41","slug":"tips-and-tricks-for-keeping-your-wedding-costs-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.poptop.uk.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks-for-keeping-your-wedding-costs-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips and Tricks for Keeping Your Wedding Costs Down"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For most couples, planning the wedding is the first time they\u2019ve ever organised a big event, and it\u2019s very easy for a wedding cost to start spinning out of control. Don\u2019t feel bad for not knowing what a wedding costs – it\u2019s totally possible to have a wedding at any price point, and these tips help you get it right.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let\u2019s start with a rough breakdown of how much of your budget is going to be spent on each thing:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reception: 50% (<\/strong>Venue, Food, Drinks, Cake)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photography & Videography: 18%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florals & Decor: 15% (<\/strong>All floral elements, rentals (some rentals may be included in Reception), and decor items)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stationery: 8% (<\/strong>Invitations, Day-Of Stationery (menus, table numbers, escort cards, etc))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entertainment: 5%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ceremony: 2% (<\/strong>Officiant fee, ceremony rental)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miscellaneous: 2% <\/strong>(Favors, any extras)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, all of these are subject to your personal preferences and priorities, but you can use these percentages as a guide to get you started.  Also, use our free printable budget sheet to map the costs of each supplier - DOWNLOAD BUDGET SHEET<\/a>.  <\/span><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Whatever your budget, it\u2019s easy to get lured into the newest, shiniest version of everything you\u2019ve ever seen on Pinterest, but there are plenty of ways to cut your wedding costs with a little bit of creativity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcb0 Firm up your budget<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before you can be sure of your budget, you need to talk to your families about if they\u2019re able and willing to contribute in some way to the cost of your wedding. Finances are always a difficult conversation, but if you approach the conversational sensibly, you won\u2019t offend anyone, and any contribution they can make could mean a real difference to your celebrations. Don\u2019t pile on the pressure, and be grateful for any monetary or other contributions they offer to help you celebrate.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Work out with your partner how much you can save each month towards your wedding costs, and make sure that number is a figure you\u2019re both comfortable with. You may have to make sacrifices along the way, so it\u2019s important to be confident in what you\u2019re deciding from the outset.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcb0 Re-use and recycle <\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Check out local charity shops, jumble sales, and markets for second-hand items that you can use as part of your decor. There are even charity shops that specialise in bridesmaid and wedding dresses that have been previously loved and loads of people on social networks who are selling or giving away decor and outfits from their own weddings at bargain prices. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finding things to re-use or recycle can save you a lot of money, while also doing your bit for the environment, so you get good karma while making your wedding decor sparkle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcb0 Borrow, borrow, borrow<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n