7 steps to planning a budget-friendly wedding

Let's face it, no matter what anyone says, getting married is expensive. Especially if you have a huge family. Think about it: more people means more food, more arrangements for people to stay, bigger venues, you get the drift. In short, the expenses multiply. And the guest line-up and budget estimate is enough to stress you out. And eight out of ten times, it's likely that will you go over budget. But fret not, there are some things you can tweak to plan a budget-friendly wedding.

Read on to know how to go about planning wedding on a budget.

Keep the guest-list as short (and sorted) as possible 

While it may sound like an obvious thing to do, it is worth mentioning: if you want to have a budget-friendly wedding, you will have to cut down on your guest list. Sometimes, we get overwhelmed while selecting the people we want to invite and end up inviting everyone. So, be sure you don’t do that. Invite the people you truly want at your wedding. Trust us, it will save you a lot of chaos and money.

Ditch the ‘pre-wedding’ photoshoot 

Let’s be real, you and I both know that you don’t need a pre-wedding photoshoot. For one, it is an added expense. You can always create better and more candid moments together after your marriage. So try cutting down that cost from your list.

You can host a small and intimate engagement party 

In the Indian wedding scene, the celebrations are mainly divided into five parts: engagement, sangeet, mehendi, wedding, and reception. Now, the point is that not all of these functions need to be extravagant. For example, you can have a low-key engagement party, maybe at your house. The same can apply to the mehendi celebration as well; you can call in your closer ones at home and celebrate the ritual.

The charges of the venues are lower on weekdays 

Another underrated hack that you might want to consider for a budget-friendly wedding is getting married on a weekday. That's when the venue charges are the lowest for most wedding venues, from the top-notch ones to the mediocre ones, too.

Rope in local vendors 

You don’t need an agency or wedding planner to get you a bunch vendors to manage your wedding. You can get the best of services and quality from local vendors and home-grown brands. Sure, they are not verified on Instagram, but may cost you less money (while delivering the best). 

Take help from family and friends 

At the end of the day, your family and friends will come to the rescue, and please feel free to delegate tasks to them. You don’t need to hire special help or services for the smaller functions or handling an aspect of your wedding. This will save you money and also add a personal touch to your celebrations.

Opt for an e-invite 

In today's digital age, opting for e-invitations over traditional paper ones not only saves money but also contributes to environmental sustainability. By choosing e-invites, you reduce paper waste and the carbon footprint associated with printing and delivering physical invitations. Additionally, e-invitations offer flexibility in design and delivery, allowing you to personalise your invites and reach your guests instantly via email or social media platforms.

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