How To Plan A Simple Wedding On A Budget

How To Plan A Simple Wedding On A Budget

The financial crisis, a lack of time or the hustle and bustle of everyday life have caused many couples to simplify their dreams of an exuberant and flashy wedding. Simplicity is a clear element of many marriage ceremonies that take place today. Therefore, on OneHowTo.com we have some ideas and little tips on how to plan a simple wedding. With these resources, we guarantee that you will have a dream wedding on a budget when you set aside the necessary time for your priorities. Remember this simple rule of thumb: less is more.

Steps to follow:
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Set priorities. Before you begin, make a list of the things that absolutely must be part of your ceremony. Even if you are on a tight budget, think about what makes you happy and then discard anything that is unnecessary. You will save time and money by doing this.

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Discounts. At the moment, there are many restaurants and caterers that adjust their services to fit your budget. Before choosing an idyllic but expensive place, look at the discount packages or offers at many places (farms, restaurants, hotels...) and think about which suit your demands. We're sure that you'll find a magical space at the ideal price.

If you don't want to spend a dime on the venue, how about hosting your wedding at a family or friend's back garden? If you have this possibility, it's advisable to go for it, decoration can do wonders!

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Make your own invitations. Optimize costs by writing your own paper invitations. Get creative and think of original ideas that you and your partner can actually do, either by hand or on your computer.

Another option is to make simple and original invitations via social media or e-mails. And if you want to be more personal, opt for a phone call.

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One color. For decorations like flowers, table cloth, streamers, etc. opt for just one color. Using one color will save you time and money. We recommend that you use white, since it is an elegant, pure and beautiful color.

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No artificial flowers! Try not to spend money on plastic flowers. Go for natural flowers and green potted plants when choosing flowers for your wedding because you will save more money this way. If you are passionate about flowers, choose fresh and natural ones. Place them in glass vases of different shapes and sizes. This will make your space look elegant, clean and very fresh.

If you want to save up on flower arrangements, you can do them yourself with the help of your closest friends and relatives, get them involved!

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Fewer guests, but be in good company. Select your guests. Better to have between 50 and 100 guests, otherwise the price will skyrocket. The guest lists must be done thoroughly, leave aside family commitments and invite those to whom you are closest.

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Referring to the decor, it is better to be simple than downright cheesy. So forget about buying cheap garbage to fill the space. With fresh flowers and a few candles, your space will be beautiful and elegant. You do not need anything more.

Think about reusing house items such as glass jars, wine bottles (you can even paint them) or tin cans, they make perfect candle holders and flower pots!

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Do not miss out on the music! But save yourself some money. If you do not have enough money to hire a DJ or a professional band, a band of committed young people or one of your guests could be in charge of the music. Burn a CD with all your favorite songs and create a good compilation to keep everyone out on the dance floor.

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If you need more advice at OneHowTo we have some great articles so you can plan your wedding without any hiccups. Take a look at the following articles:

  • How to plan a civil wedding
  • How to plan and organize a wedding step by step

If you want to read similar articles to How To Plan A Simple Wedding On A Budget, we recommend you visit our Weddings & Parties category.

Tips
  • If you are planning a wedding on a budget, bare in mind that there will be many things that you'll have to do yourself without professional help. Don't stress out and organize one thing at a time.
  • Get friends and family involved to help you so you don't have to hold all the responsibility.