Making Room When The Wedding Is Bigger Than The Budget

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​You might have made all kind of budget plans and have all the figures in the right place, so how did things get so out of hand? Budget bloat is far from uncommon in the lead-up to the big day, but it’s not too late to rein things back in. Here, we’re going to look at how to make a little more room in the budget, whether it’s getting the cash you need or stripping back costs.
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​Forget the planner

You may have heard of how essential a wedding planner can be, but the truth is that the majority of weddings still happen without them. It’s going to demand a little more of your time, but by making use of the wedding party and delegating effectively, it doesn’t need to be too stressful to plan a wedding. Just make sure that you’re stocking up on planning tips to make sure that you don’t miss anything that would already be second nature to a planner.

Scale it down

If you want to stay in control of your budget but you don’t want to impact the standards you have set for your big day then you might simply want to do a little size adjustment. Consider trimming the guest list and having a smaller, more intimate affair while opening up the post-dinner wedding party to the wider circle of family and friends. Of course, you can’t do this if you have already sent the invites.

Do a little DIY

But you can opt to handle a little more of the wedding yourself if you don’t already have too much on your plate. DIY wedding tips can help you cut back the spending on food, on decorations, on flowers, and even on entertainment. Of course, it’s best if you have a little experience in what you’re trying to DIY in advance. This cost-saving measure can get pretty expensive in the hands of those who don’t truly know what they’re doing.

Be flexible in your funding

Rather than being super strict with the budget, it’s best to offer yourself a little extra room for those unexpected costs that pop up. Whether this means saving a little more in advance or being open to a wedding loan during the planning process, you can eliminate a lot of budgetary stress by simply acknowledging that you may need to spend a little more. Of course, you should be responsible while you do it. You want a wedding that’s still affordable, so if you do borrow, take only as much as you need. Don’t take on any more loans than you can already plan to fully pay off.

Cash is always a great gift

Some people are a little awkward about it but asking for cash as a wedding gift instead of setting up a registry is becoming much more common. People are well aware of the financial constraints on new couples and will be perfectly happy to lend a helping hand.

Whichever way you do it, you need to get in control of the budget as soon as possible. The sooner you get back on track, the easier it is to stay there.