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If you\u2019re keen to save up to 20% on your overall wedding cost, why not enlist the help of our wedding planning experts<\/a>? After a quick chat about your plans, our wedding specialists will curate an affordable supplier package just for you, including your celebrant, photographer, videographer, and musicians.<\/h5>\nChat to a wedding expert<\/span><\/a>\n
\nTip #1: Decide your top 3 wedding must-haves then work backwards from there.<\/h4>\n
This piece of advice came up multiple times when we ran our Insta polls, and we couldn\u2019t agree more. By sitting down with your partner and hashing out your non-negotiables from the get-go, you\u2019ll be able to prioritise your wedding budget accordingly.<\/p>\n
To help get you started, our resident wedding expert Darcy Allen has put together some helpful budget discussion points<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cFirst of all, you\u2019ll need to decide which elements of a wedding are most important to you as a couple,\u201d explains Darcy. \u201cWill you spend more on food and drinks and less on flowers? Or more on entertainment and less on photography or videography? These things should be discussed with your partner in great detail before you can work out a realistic wedding budget.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tip #2: If it’s not important to you or your partner, don’t do it!<\/h4>\n
When planning a wedding, it\u2019s often too easy to get swept up in current trends or feel pressured by external influences. It\u2019s important to constantly remind yourself that this day is about you, your partner, and celebrating your love for one another.<\/p>\n
Your wedding day can be whatever you want it to be, so take your time when figuring out what\u2019s important to you. If a family member is contributing to your wedding budget and you feel they might have strong opinions on what should be included in your day, we suggest having a chat with them early on and setting clear boundaries.<\/p>\n
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Tip #3: Spend more money on things your guests will remember.<\/h4>\n
As one of our amazing real brides said, \u201cas long as there is enough food, plenty of drinks, and great music, everyone will be happy!\u201d<\/p>\n
When doing your budget, make sure to invest in the elements of your wedding that people will remember most. No one will notice all of the minor details except you, but they will remember if they had to do a sneaky McDonald\u2019s run on the way home because there wasn\u2019t enough food!<\/p>\n
Tip #4: Find a venue that requires little additional styling so you don’t have to spend much on decor.<\/h4>\n
Another great way to save money on your wedding is to choose a beautiful venue that doesn\u2019t need too much decorating. We recommend finding a venue where you can just add a few flowers and some ambient lights to make a stunning reception space.<\/p>\n
Hot tip:<\/strong> To avoid any surprise venue-related costs, be sure to ask your coordinator what is included in the hire price and what you\u2019ll need to source yourself.<\/p>\n![\"Real](\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Nic-Stephens-Photography-The-Prince-Hotel-St-Kilda-Wedding-Venue-Melbourne-2.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
Prince Deck St Kilda<\/a> | Photo by Nic Stephens Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf you\u2019re struggling to find a dreamy wedding venue that requires little additional styling, our expert Venue Specialists<\/a> are here to help. After a quick chat about your plans, they\u2019ll match you with a gorgeous venue that perfectly suits your vision and budget.<\/p>\nFind a venue<\/span><\/a>\nTip #5: Ask friends who recently got married to list all their expenses so you don\u2019t miss anything.<\/h4>\n
We love this budget tip! By sitting down with a couple who recently got married, you\u2019ll be able to pick their brains about any hidden expenses that came up during their wedding planning. Ask if they could share roughly how much they spent and how much of their budget was allocated to each component of their wedding day.<\/p>\n
Tip #6: Set expectations early with the bridal party on what they’re paying for vs. what you’re covering.<\/h4>\n
Asking your closest loved ones to be part of your bridal party is super exciting, but it can be tricky sorting out who pays for what. This shouldn\u2019t be a stressful ordeal, just an open and honest conversation you have with your bridal party members early on in the planning stages.<\/p>\n
If your wedding budget is limited, be upfront with your bridal party and let them know that they\u2019ll be paying for their outfit and shoes. We find this easier if you give your bridesmaids the freedom to choose their own dress according to your colour scheme. This will allow them to choose a dress that fits their own budget, and they can also pick something they\u2019ll hopefully wear again.<\/p>\n![\"Real](\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Fame-Park-Studios-Wedding-Photographers.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
Fame Park Studios<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTip #7: Buy your suits, dresses, decorations and accessories in the sales.<\/h4>\n
Depending on the time of year your wedding will take place, it can be worth making your major purchases when decent sales are happening. Many of our real brides bought their wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses, shoes, accessories, and decor in the sales and saved a significant amount (think Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Boxing Day!)<\/p>\n
Tip #8: Consider a mid-week celebration or winter wedding.<\/h4>\n
Steering clear of peak seasons and dates can be a money-saver, with some venues offering special rates for mid-week and winter weddings. Aside from the potential savings, you\u2019ll also have a much better chance of booking your preferred vendors as they\u2019ll have more availability during non-peak times.<\/p>\n
If you’re considering getting married mid-week, here are six reasons why you should have a weekday wedding<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Real](\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winter-real-wedding-jagya-and-jamie.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
Jagya & Jamie’s winter wedding<\/a> | Photo by Ross Wallace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\nKeen to save around 20% on your overall wedding budget? Chat to one of our expert wedding planners, and they\u2019ll curate an affordable supplier package just for you.<\/a><\/h3>\nspeak to a wedding expert<\/span><\/a>\n
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\u201cFirst of all, you\u2019ll need to decide which elements of a wedding are most important to you as a couple,\u201d explains Darcy. \u201cWill you spend more on food and drinks and less on flowers? Or more on entertainment and less on photography or videography? These things should be discussed with your partner in great detail before you can work out a realistic wedding budget.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tip #2: If it’s not important to you or your partner, don’t do it!<\/h4>\n
When planning a wedding, it\u2019s often too easy to get swept up in current trends or feel pressured by external influences. It\u2019s important to constantly remind yourself that this day is about you, your partner, and celebrating your love for one another.<\/p>\n
Your wedding day can be whatever you want it to be, so take your time when figuring out what\u2019s important to you. If a family member is contributing to your wedding budget and you feel they might have strong opinions on what should be included in your day, we suggest having a chat with them early on and setting clear boundaries.<\/p>\n
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Tip #3: Spend more money on things your guests will remember.<\/h4>\n
As one of our amazing real brides said, \u201cas long as there is enough food, plenty of drinks, and great music, everyone will be happy!\u201d<\/p>\n
When doing your budget, make sure to invest in the elements of your wedding that people will remember most. No one will notice all of the minor details except you, but they will remember if they had to do a sneaky McDonald\u2019s run on the way home because there wasn\u2019t enough food!<\/p>\n
Tip #4: Find a venue that requires little additional styling so you don’t have to spend much on decor.<\/h4>\n
Another great way to save money on your wedding is to choose a beautiful venue that doesn\u2019t need too much decorating. We recommend finding a venue where you can just add a few flowers and some ambient lights to make a stunning reception space.<\/p>\n
Hot tip:<\/strong> To avoid any surprise venue-related costs, be sure to ask your coordinator what is included in the hire price and what you\u2019ll need to source yourself.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re struggling to find a dreamy wedding venue that requires little additional styling, our expert Venue Specialists<\/a> are here to help. After a quick chat about your plans, they\u2019ll match you with a gorgeous venue that perfectly suits your vision and budget.<\/p>\nFind a venue<\/span><\/a>\n We love this budget tip! By sitting down with a couple who recently got married, you\u2019ll be able to pick their brains about any hidden expenses that came up during their wedding planning. Ask if they could share roughly how much they spent and how much of their budget was allocated to each component of their wedding day.<\/p>\n Asking your closest loved ones to be part of your bridal party is super exciting, but it can be tricky sorting out who pays for what. This shouldn\u2019t be a stressful ordeal, just an open and honest conversation you have with your bridal party members early on in the planning stages.<\/p>\n If your wedding budget is limited, be upfront with your bridal party and let them know that they\u2019ll be paying for their outfit and shoes. We find this easier if you give your bridesmaids the freedom to choose their own dress according to your colour scheme. This will allow them to choose a dress that fits their own budget, and they can also pick something they\u2019ll hopefully wear again.<\/p>\n Depending on the time of year your wedding will take place, it can be worth making your major purchases when decent sales are happening. Many of our real brides bought their wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses, shoes, accessories, and decor in the sales and saved a significant amount (think Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Boxing Day!)<\/p>\n Steering clear of peak seasons and dates can be a money-saver, with some venues offering special rates for mid-week and winter weddings. Aside from the potential savings, you\u2019ll also have a much better chance of booking your preferred vendors as they\u2019ll have more availability during non-peak times.<\/p>\n If you’re considering getting married mid-week, here are six reasons why you should have a weekday wedding<\/a>.<\/p>\nTip #5: Ask friends who recently got married to list all their expenses so you don\u2019t miss anything.<\/h4>\n
Tip #6: Set expectations early with the bridal party on what they’re paying for vs. what you’re covering.<\/h4>\n
Tip #7: Buy your suits, dresses, decorations and accessories in the sales.<\/h4>\n
Tip #8: Consider a mid-week celebration or winter wedding.<\/h4>\n
\nKeen to save around 20% on your overall wedding budget? Chat to one of our expert wedding planners, and they\u2019ll curate an affordable supplier package just for you.<\/a><\/h3>\nspeak to a wedding expert<\/span><\/a>\n
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