6 Tips For A Fun & Low Cost Wedding

Getting married is a huge moment in anyone's life and you obviously want it to be just like the fairy tale you've always dreamed of. But, you're also probably worried about how to keep things within budget, without compromising on fun and frolic. We've put together a few handy tips to help you plan a super fun low cost wedding that is within budget!

Low Cost Wedding Ideas and Suggestions

1. Rent Outfits - Yes, that's right. Wedding costumes and dresses can be bought on rent which is one of the easiest and effective way to achieve a low cost wedding goal. How many times do you plan on wearing such heavy, ethnic attire? Save yourself a lot of money by renting parts of your wardrobe on portals like Fly Robe. And, for the outfits you do need to purchase, buy off-season to save big bucks. You can use the money saved on clothes you'll never wear again toward more important elements like food and decor {or, an even better honeymoon!}. And, when it comes to jewellery, ask around if you can borrow from within the family.
   
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2. Go DIY - Wedding decoration can cost a lot. But, most of it can easily be done through Do It Yourself hacks. There are tons of blogs and videos that show you how to build an entire theme with a bare minimum budget that will help you to keep your wedding cost low. When shopping for knick-knacks, consider buying them in bulk from a wholesale market. With a little bit of research, planning and creativity, you can easily make everyone's jaw drop without going broke.
   
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3. Thrifty Invites - There are many ways to save on invitations, while still keeping it classy with low cost wedding invites. A quick Google search will lead you to tons of free wedding invite templates you can use, including quirky pop-up cartoon based themes. Consider filling out the names by hand for a personal touch, and so you can actually print the invites in bulk to save up money. If you want to help the environment, also consider an e-vite instead, which you can circulate on WhatsApp. Or, put up a video on YouTube to share with all of your guests.
   
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4. Know Your Food - Food is the most important part of your wedding and is takes away the major portion of your total wedding budget. Planning a low cost wedding heavily depends on your food menu. But let's get real - no one is going to eat 50 dishes at any function. Rather than splurging on an infinite amount of dishes no one will be able to relish, invest in curating a menu that is very unique, delicious and selective - that way, all of your guests will truly get to enjoy their meals and your costs will go down. Focus more on starters {which are cheaper} rather than entrees. And, look for a venue that allows you to bring booze from outside, which will allow you to save a fortune, since alcohol is pretty costly.
   
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5. Combine Functions - Rather than having ten different functions, focus on merging activities together. Consider grouping your sangeet, mehndi and haldi into one event - and, look into fun, quirky ideas like a karaoke theme at a nearby cafe you can rent out for the night. And, merge your wedding and reception into one day, too. And, if you and your partner are open to combining guest lists, you can save on venue and catering costs, even further. One more quick tip on low cost wedding - opt for larger tables to cut back on center-table decorations!
   
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6. Hire College Students - Videography, photography and music cost a lot because everyone likes to markup prices for weddings. But, if you conduct enough research, you'll easily be able to find a great team of college students to handle your videography and photography to build their portfolio. And, you can hire an amazing college band to perform live, followed by a college DJ. Make sure you go through all of their work on social media!
   
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