4 ways to save on your wedding budget

Talking about money can be a sensitive topic in any relationship. So, when you are planning a wedding with your partner, it is always nice to have your expectations known from the start. However, creating a sensible and affordable budget for your special day will need a proper discussion with not just your partner but also with the wedding planner in Kolkata who will be taking care of your program. There are a number of ways how you can economize on the stipulated budget because let’s accept the fact, most Indian weddings cost a bomb.

While it is always the dream of the parents to make the wedding ceremony a lavish one, it is wise to invest carefully. Keeping the traditions as well as the invitation in mind you need to have a wedding which is more memorable and not necessarily just extravagant.

Setting your budget for the big day is not a simple task. Here are four basic ways how you can think of briefing down your budget-

Start with a wish list: We are all on social media platforms and there are a number of choices from wedding dress to venue that might allure us. However, you must decide keeping your needs in priority versus what you want and while on that path you will be able to allocate your budget. A simple breakdown of the allocation can be like –

• Bridal package 10%
• Wedding / reception dinner 60%
• Traditions and rituals of the ceremony 5%
• Photography: 10%
• Honeymoon 20%

There can be differences in the percentage but this is generally the major breakdown as shown by the top event management companies in Kolkata.

Keep an eye for the early bird deals: Now that you have the budget breakup, you have to think of meaningful ways to execute them. For instance, book the venue earlier, think of a seasonal menu spread rather than going for something extravagant, limit your cocktail dinner either on your reception or on your wedding or likewise. If you are taking a loan for your wedding, make sure to do proper research and find out which bank is giving the lowest effective interest rate. Ask for which venues are giving discounts from your credit card companies. Another saving tip can be asking one of your friend or friends to be a photographer and not look for a professional one though the later offers several advantages.

The wedding dinner: One of the very important parts of the entire ceremony is treating your guests right. While you will be having close family and friends in this pandemic, there can be times when you will have to go for a grand ceremony. In that case, you can negotiate with the venue owners if they have inhouse caterers which might cost lesser than hiring someone from the outside. You can have the wedding done on a weekday which is usually cheaper than that of the weekends. If possible, you can also opt for wedding lunch instead of a wedding dinner.

Honeymoon: With all these hustles, you will be looking for a break. A honeymoon budget is a must to keep. Make sure to start the plans early so that you can get flights or train tickets booked in advance. Set a budget for the transport and the Ad Hoc expenses. Since you have already received too many gifts in your wedding, it is wise to limit the shopping from the place you are visiting.

It is not necessary that memorable wedding has to be expensive. Having your loved ones with you on the most important day of your life is equally charming and precious.

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