Today I want to talk about a couple things that could save you money on your wedding day!
Over the summer, and into the Fall, three of the couples I am working with have opted to not have a bridal party. A bridal party is something that people just assume needs to be part of your big day. The biggest cost to the bride and groom when it comes to a bridal party is the flowers. If you have five bridesmaids and five groomsman in your bridal party, plus parents, grandparents, and the two of you, you could be close to $700 in just bouquets and boutonnieres. There are many expenses the bridal party takes care of, but flowers isn't one of them.
Something else is bridal party gifts. No one says you have to give them gifts, but it is expected. Spending at least $50 on each person is pretty standard. With ten members of your bridal party, that's around $500 that you probably didn't budget for.
Also, if you don't have a bridal party, a rehearsal dinner isn't necessary. It's again, a large cost, and if the two of you are paying for it yourself, it could break the bank. If someone else has offered to pay for the rehearsal (it's traditional for the grooms parents to pay), you can still have it with family, close friends and out of town guests. You could also explain to the person that offered to pay that since you're not having a bridal party, a rehearsal dinner isn't necessary, and maybe that money can be put to better use somewhere else in the budget.
It's becoming more and more popular to have a close friend of family member marry the couple instead of hiring an efficient or minister for their wedding day. I have three couples this year that have opted for this option! If you're getting married outside, or at a venue other than a church, you're going to have to hire an officiant or a minister to marry you. It's again a cost most couples don't think about. Good officiants charge between $250-$400, and some even charge for traveling and the rehearsal! If you have someone you know marry you, it will be much more personal. You should offer to pay the fee for them to get ordained, but that's only around $50. Get them a nice gift to thank them, but even then you're saving so much money.
Hope this helped!!
xo, Val
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