Prepping for your big day but unsure of how to make everything work out within your wedding budget? Fret not, we bring you 7 tips on how to have a classy yet inexpensive wedding.
TIP #1 Keep
your guest list cosy.
Do you really need to invite Mrs Tay Ah Lay
form 5th grade and all your home tutors from high school to your
wedding? Weddings are definitely joyous
occasions worth all the celebration, but if you’re keeping this special
occasion meaningful and intimate, that’s all right too.
TIP #2 Rethink
your wedding favours
Want
to add a personal touch to your wedding?
Search Pinterest for DIY wedding ideas!
It may take some tie, but it’ll definitely help cut costs.
TIP #3 Fake
your cake
Have
your baker make a fake decorated cake out of cardboard for the top tiers and a
real one for the bottom tier for cutting purposes. Save on the cake and splurge on other
desserts for your guests!
TIP #4 Expand
your alcohol options
It’s
your wedding so don’t be afraid to put a cap on your alcohol supply so that it
doesn’t bust your budget. Just get your
emcee to mention it politely.
TIP #5 Try
dry flowers
Buy end of season flowers – just before
they start wilting of course – and dry them out. They’ll make an inexpensive bouquet that’s
just as beautiful as one with fresh flowers!
TIP #6 Talent
tapping
Honestly,
if your friends and guests offer help, don’t be afraid or “paiseh” to take
it. After all, weddings are a community
affair. Whether it’s the greeting cards,
the guestbook or some simple wedding favours, it’s okay! Accept the help!
TIP #7 Get
married! On a weekday.
Weddings
really don’t have to be weekend affairs.
It’s no secret that venues and menus cost more on weekends and/or peak
wedding periods. It may be
unconventional but holding your wedding on a weekday will easily save you a
couple of thousand. Plus, you’ll have
the weekend to recover.
