36 » pink weddings magazine
• It’s easy to get carrIed away
as your wedding preparatons pick up
pace, so you need to make sure you have
a plan that covers everything without
going beyond budget. try to keep as
organised as possible and resist the
temptaton to overspend. Wunderlist is a
free app that will keep all your to-do lists
handy in your iPhone, iPad or android
phone – and the best thing is, you can
share your lists to delegate!
• thInk carefully
about when and
where you want to hold your big day.
bear in mind that venues will be more
expensive during the summer than in
winter, and avoid prominent holidays like
Valentne’s day and new Year’s eve or
prices will skyrocket! Having a weekday
wedding will also make things cheaper –
just remember to send out your ‘save the
dates’ early enough so that your guests
can book the tme off work!
• weddIng flowers
can be pricey,
so minimise the expense by making your
own bouquets and buttonholes rather
than going to a florist. buy loose flowers
(or even better – pick them yourself)
and bind them with ribbon around the
stems. For table centrepieces, try
alternatives to flowers, such as candles
or colourful fruits.
• for your receptIon,
think of
having a buffet instead of a sit-down
meal, or even better – give self-
catering a go! Find a venue with
self-catering facilities, and have family
and friends contribute dishes to your
wedding feast; a homemade cupcake
tower looks great and doesn’t cost
anywhere as much as a traditional
wedding cake. For an eco-friendly
edge, you could also use recyclable
tableware instead of china plates,
which might be difficult to transport –
at least it will mean no washing up!
• Involve your lovedones.
Make
sure you take advantage of the talents of
familymembers and friends! they can help
you with all of your diY wedding
preparatons, and you might even be lucky
enough to know a professional photo-
grapher or chef. don’t be afraid to ask!
• weddIng InvItatIons
can be
deceptively expensive, especially if you
have a lot of guests. in the information
Planning On a budget
Tying the knot
Youdon’t need to spend
a royal fortune to have
the wedding day you
always dreamed of –
followthesehelpful tips
to cut your costs, and
not your style.
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