As special and fun as wedding are, there is a practical side to keep in mind when planning… the budget. Here at Amazing Graze Barn, we seek to give you the dream wedding your heart desires, without breaking it along the way with the cost. Here is our compiled list of 8 crazy simple ways we’ve seen brides keep their budget manageable…
Get Creative with the Date
Opt for a non-Saturday! Amazing Graze offers serious savings when you book at Friday night or Sunday instead.
Equate Smaller with More Intimate
Choose your guest list wisely. No matter how big your budget, you can’t invite “everyone.” So focus on including guests, who if they weren’t there to celebrate with you, would make you feel sad.
Weddings Do Not Have to Include Children
We see “kid-free” weddings on a regular basis. Remember that children are counted in your catering numbers therefore affecting your bottom line. But if this idea makes you cringe, opt for inviting only children in your family or with another set guideline to limit the number without eliminating who you would like to attend.
Alcohol Does Not Have to be Considered a Necessity
Decide if alcohol is a priority for you and your future spouse. Between the alcohol, license, bar tenders, set up fees, and others- alcohol adds up quick. Nowadays, guests have seen so many truly unique things at weddings, the lack of alcohol should not be an expectation.
Opt for Cake Variations
Cake alternatives- Here’s a secret: A lot of cake is often wasted at weddings, and the bigger/more elaborate the cake, the more expensive. Need ideas? Visit our Blog: Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Cake for inspiration.
DIY in Moderation
Don’t try to OVER DIY. Etsy, Hobby Lobby, and Amazon boxes will pile up, and so will the bill. Focus on the basics: DJ, Caterer, Photographer, Cake, Coordinator, and Florist.
This is easiest to do when your venue include a Decor Closet free for your use!
Support Local
We all love to support local, so why not do it at your wedding? Choosing local vendors minimizes both delivery and travel fees. And when you can use family or friend connections, don’t be afraid to ask!
Do Yourself a Favor, Skip Them
Skipping wedding favors eases up on the pressure of your bottom line. Often times we see guests forget to grab a favor anyways! Instead, save the money or put it toward an additional experience at you wedding that your guests will enjoy while they are in attendance.