Many women would love to get married at Westminster Abbey in a Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen dress before enjoying a horse and carriage ride through london to their Reception at Buckingham Palace. Sadly, the likelihood of marrying into the Royal family is slim. But that’s not to say that brides-to-be can’t enjoy their dream wedding and live like a princess for the day. Many couples may be restricted to a wedding budget, but there are many options available to them to help the day go magically. The first port of call is SimplyFinance – a website that offers free financial advice that’s tailored to you. Here, you can construct a manageable wedding budget, while receiving some helpful money-saving tips. Here’s a selection to help you on your way…
No. 1) Decide on your number of guests. The more guests you wish to attend, the bigger the venue you’ll need. The bigger the venue, the more money you’ll need to spend.
2) Involve your family. Find out about the skills amongst your family and friends that could benefit you. Is your sister the best cupcake maker in town? Does your friend know someone in a band? The list is endless. Use your resources before looking at professional services.
3) Research Prices Online. Whether you find your perfect dress, decorations, etc in-store, always check online to see if you can find it cheaper elsewhere, or even find cheaper versions.
4) Do It Yourself. Many couples are doing it themselves when it comes to decorations, invites, food and more. The money you save with homemade elements can really add up.
No. 5) Get the Timing Right. Look into getting married on a Friday or Sunday. Saturday is the most popular day of the week to get married, making it the most expensive.
By sticking to your budget and remembering handy saving tips from SimplyFinance, every woman can feel like a princess on her wedding day. Going overboard on your wedding day isn’t worth the debt you’ll be in afterwards. Many newly married couples look to make the next step in their married lives by applying for a mortgage. This won’t be able to occur if you’re in debt. If you keep handy money-saving tips in mind without going over budget, you’ll soon realise that every bride can achieve her princess wedding – carriage or no carriage.
Jenny Bailey is a finance writer with an interest in ways to get more for your money. Visit SimplyFinance for further information on how you can budget, save money and more.
