The average cost of a wedding in America now exceeds $20,000, according to Sell More Weddings. This huge price tag put on such a special day can be intimidating and a bit depressing for a newly engaged couple.
When I mentioned this to my fiancé, Anthony, he expressed that guys can feel a bit trapped in this situation. Fifty-eight percent of weddings are paid for by the bride’s family, according to the Bridal Association of America. Because of this, the groom may feel like he doesn’t have an equal say in the planning.
To avoid this, it is important to set your priorities and decide together where you can make cuts.
According to The Knot, there are many ways you may not think of to cut the budget and still have a classy wedding. Some of these ways include:
· e-mail save-the-dates prior to your invitations to let guests know your date early
· use more greenery than flowers
· have a small cake with a larger sheet cake hidden in the kitchen
· use larger tables at the reception so fewer centerpieces and tablecloths are needed
In addition, do-it-yourself decorations, invitations, and food projects are becoming increasingly popular, and there are a multitude of websites dedicated to these projects including Do It Yourself Weddings, DIY Network, DIY Bride, and My DIY Wedding Day.
Just because you are on a budget, does not mean your wedding has to look cheap. Shop around for the best prices. Get an early start and enlist friends and family to do as many homemade projects as you can.
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