Brides want their day to be perfect, but don’t always have a perfect budget. There are ways to save on your wedding budget without sacrificing your dream wedding. From the gown to the invitation, brides have plenty of ways to save on their New Orleans wedding venues.
The Sales Rack – Every Bride wants the perfect dress on her perfect day and there are ways to trim your budget without trimming the hem. If you find your dream dress in the store, look on-line for the same exact one. Many dresses are discounted and you can have the dress altered at a local tailor or bridal store. When it comes to the bridesmaids’ dresses and groomsmen tuxedos, you want to shop around to find the best package deal. It is also wise to consider renting the dresses and tuxedos for the evening. This avoids the problem of the wedding party having an expensive dress or suit they will never wear again.
The Who’s Who – It’s all in who you know when planning an event, especially a wedding. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when planning and setting up your wedding. It’s a big job and asking for help is just a way to relieve some stress and avoid the title of Bridezilla.
The Invite – Some brides in Louisiana cringe at the word DIY, but invitations are one way you can become creative and not tacky. There are invitations kits at craft stores that will have downloadable templates for your computer to print off your invitations or you can visit some of the custom shops in the New Orleans French Quarter.
Picture Perfect – Photography is a trending hobby these days and everyone has become a photographer. Brides should take advantage of this trend and allow guests to take pictures at your wedding. Giving each guest a disposable camera or having the cameras set on the table is a great way to get special pictures of your special day. Some Louisiana wedding venues or even offering photo booths for a small fee.
Save on the Date – Booking your wedding venue is top priority when planning your wedding and one way to save is not planning your wedding on a Saturday. Saturdays are busy days and vendors increase prices for this popular day. Scheduling your wedding on a weekday and working with multiple vendors to create a packaged deal is a great way to save and relieve stressful planning.
All these money saving tips will help you have the perfect wedding without breaking the bank. The most important money saving tip is remembering that you and your groom are starting your life together.
