Weddings are expensive - and that might be the understatement of the year! With the costs of weddings on the rise, many brides are turning to doing things themselves. While making your own favors or doing your own hair can help you pinch those pennies, I’m sure you don’t need that added stress. It’s your wedding day; you shouldn’t be the one baking your cake! So, here are three innovative ways to cut wedding costs without sacrificing your free time. These stress-free solutions can help you save up for that extra-special honeymoon!
- Buy your dress used or at a discount shop. I’m not suggesting that your compromise on quality here. You should look fabulous in a dress you love on your wedding day. However, you can often find the exact same dress on sale other places, like at Buy 4 Less Bridal, if you take just ten minutes to snoop around online (or hey, pass off that task to your mom once you’ve seen the exact dress you want). Even if you have to have it altered, you’ll still save money with the huge discount.
- Rent out your jewelry. You’re already spending a fortune on your weddings rings, most likely, so instead of buying the bridesmaids and yourself all $100 necklaces that they/you may not ever wear again, look into renting options. Sometimes for just a refundable deposit and a few dollars per day, you can rent out huge, gorgeous gems.You can find really high-end jewelry to rent at Bag, Borrow, or Steal, but stop at your local jeweler’s for even more affordable prices.
- Forget the fancy diet plans, personal trainers, and gym memberships. Talk to your bridesmaids - everyone wants to lose a few pounds now and then - and come up with a fun exercise plan you can all do together for free. Bonus points if the activity is outside - you’ll get the sun-kissed tan without paying to hit the tanning booth. Just watch out for weird tan lines!
Your wedding doesn’t have to be expensive or stressful. You don’t have to exchange cost for time! All it takes is a little innovation and a lot of delegation, and your big day will be a success for less!
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