15 ways to save on a wedding
'17.04.2017'
Source: the Fiscal Times
Modern couples invite fewer guests to weddings, but spend more money. Edition the Fiscal Times published a report according to which the average cost of a wedding in 2016 reached $ 35 329, and the average guest list was reduced to 141 people. The average consumption per guest at a modern wedding has increased by 2009% compared to 26 for the year and amounts to $ 245.
Nearly half of the couples surveyed said they went over budget in preparation. Additional funds, in addition to traditional rings and outfits, go to fashionable entertainment - photo booths installed at the wedding venue, fireworks, and various games. Also, the price tag is somewhat raised by technologies, which are increasingly becoming an indispensable item in preparing for a wedding - and here we are talking not only about creating a hashtag that will help organize all the materials related to the wedding on the Internet. Couples are increasingly ordering the creation of a special wedding website, distribution of information, promotion of their wedding on social networks. It's no longer fashionable to just shoot a video at a wedding. Now cameras are being integrated into wedding bouquets, and they order aerial photography by a quadcopter. And sometimes couples are interested in creating a live broadcast of the wedding for guests who are far away or unable to attend the event.
As before, couples generally receive additional funding from their parents. On average, the bride's parents cover about 44% of the cost of the wedding. Only one of the 10 couples pays for the wedding on their own. And only 8% couples did not use any means to prepare the wedding.
But still, no matter who pays for the holiday, money loves the bill, and couples somehow try to save money. After analyzing your expenses on the points below, you can more efficiently distribute the wedding tools or even arrange everything so that you have to rest.
Place
Average cost in 2016 - $ 16.
When choosing a wedding venue, remember that the cost includes almost half of your budget. So - the more you save on renting a wedding venue, the lower your overall costs will be. Consider hosting a party in your garden or backyard. You can also save money by planning your wedding on any weekday.
Photographer
Average cost in 2016 is $ 2783.
Save money by buying only digital images from the photographer, then you can upload them to the wedding website, print it in the format you need. Or later print your album at your own expense.
Event organizer
Average cost in 2016 is $ 2037.
Ask for help to the wedding coordinators, they will help you to plan all the work in advance, and on the wedding day they will only check and adjust all the details.
Musicians
Average cost in 2016 is $ 4156.
Consider the wedding invitation options for small groups. Remember that a group of 4 musicians will always be cheaper than an orchestra of 10 people.
DJ
Average cost in 2016 is $ 1245.
You will save money by inviting any of your friends to put together your playlist for the wedding. Or make a list of songs and musical compositions to your liking and instruct one of the guests to ensure that they are included in time.
Florist and decorator
Average cost in 2016 is $ 2534.
Save money by choosing only seasonal flowers that grow in your area. You can attract girlfriends and create floral arrangements yourself.
Videographer
Average cost in 2016 is $ 1995.
Try to abandon it altogether. Surely, you do not need a full footage of the event. Ask friends to take your oaths or first dance on their phones from different angles. After the wedding, you will receive a video and will be able to assemble your wedding video yourself.
Свадебное платье
Average cost in 2016 is $ 1564.
Subscribe to the pages of your favorite designer and watch for discounts. Remember that the dress of the new season will always be much more expensive. And last year's model may still be fashionable, but not expensive.
Groom's Attire and Accessories
Average cost in 2016 is $ 280.
Choose a good suit, not a tuxedo. You can wear a suit after the wedding, and this, as a result, makes the purchase justified.
The wedding cake
Average cost in 2016 is $ 582.
The higher the cake, the higher the price. Use the small, 2-tiered cake for your photographs and the cutting ceremony, and then buy the usual delicious cake to treat the guests.
Exit Ceremony
Average cost in 2016 is $ 2197.
Stay where you are. Hold your ceremony in the same place as the reception.
Musicians at the ceremony
Average cost in 2016 is $ 755.
Ask friends to turn on the music of your choice at the time of the betrothal. All you need is a pair of speakers and an iPad.
Invitations
Average cost in 2016 is $ 462.
Discard paper technology. E-mail invitations are better for the environment and your wallet. Plus, it's easier to keep track of the answers and update the guest list.
Transport
Average cost in 2016 is $ 859.
Sign up for daily sales of discounts, such as GrouponPerhaps there you can get a discount on your limousine. In addition, holding a ceremony, celebration and feast in the same place will also greatly save your money.
Souvenirs
Average cost in 2016 is $ 268.
Feel free to skip. In any case, these souvenirs are often even forgotten to pick up, because they represent virtually no value.
