Creative Budget Wedding Ideas that Every Couple will Love
This post is all about budget wedding ideas.
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How to: Budget Wedding
1. Decide on how much you want to spend – if family are contributing then make time to discuss will everyone the outline.
2. Set out what the two of you want – categorizing what you want to spend the most money on etc. and cutting back on the other areas.
3. Create your budget breakdown – Venue 40%, Catering 20%, Dress 5%, Photography 10%, etc.
4.Decide on your guest list and recognise that a smaller wedding will logically cost less but also the main positive to take away is that you will spend more time with the people that matter most.
5. Get your quotes in now! Make sure to get 2-3 quotes from major vendors and look out for hidden costs such as tax, service fees and rentals.
DIY or Done-For-You? Think about how much time you have to devote to DIY elements of your special day and whether you want to outsource for certain things instead.
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6. DIY or Done-for-you? Think about how much time you have to devote to diy elements of your special day and whether you want to outsource for certain things instead.
7. Don’t forget the extras that sometimes get missed off your wedding budgeting list: marriage license, tipping vendors, alterations, transport, accommodation. Sometimes it’s a good idea to consider a surprise expenses pot of around 5-10% of your budget just in case something crops up.
8. To keep on top of the budget and the payments – google sheets is a great option and can easily be shared and accessible between you and your fiancé.
9. Stick to the budget at an emotional level – it’s so easy to think to ‘just add one more thing’ whether it’s because someone else wants you to or you think your guests would prefer something else but when it’s a little pricier it can easily sky-rocket your budget over it’s limit. Remember that guests will remember the feeling of your wedding celebrations long after vs. the material things.
10. Stay grounded in the knowledge that Budgeting = Empowering, not restricting because you get to choose what really matters to you on your big day. Plus having a set expenditure helps to avoid overwhelm with the many decisions that come with planning a wedding.
Location
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Location is what sets the tone for your wedding day – whether that’s the reception or the ceremony, location matters!
Many people would rather spend more of the budget on the location choice vs decor for example. It’s all about what you both want to prioritise on your wedding budget.
Backyard weddings are becoming so much more popular as people start to appreciate the value of more intimate gatherings that don’t break the bank!
For a super low budget wedding celebration, consider hosting the day in your garden. It’s definitely one way to put more money into other areas of your day where you want to.
When you think wedding ideas on a budget your first thought may not be a beach location but with a few tweaks to your budget and prioritizing location over other elements of the wedding it can easily happen still within budget!
Courthouse
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Courthouse weddings are becoming more and more popular and more and more chic! We’re obsessed with some of the gorgeous yet simple budget friendly courthouse wedding ideas that we’re seeing on instagram.
From the stunning wedding dresses and suits to the architecture of the buildings and their entrances which make for the best photos – courthouse weddings are officially the new chic wedding location!
Decoration is one of the biggest elements of wedding planning from what style you decide to go for, to the amount of decor you want at the venue and the ceremony.
There’s so many questions and when it comes to low budget wedding decor the list of questions is just as long.
Wedding centrepieces on a low budget wedding can be so easy to DIY if you want to! Simple artificial or even real foliage placed down the centre of the table acts as a great focal point with minimal effort.
Flowers
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If you want a super low budget wedding decor idea then always opt for artificial flowers. However, there are some low budget real flower options that you might consider: Carnations, Gypsophila, Mums, Peruvian Lillies, Daisies, Sunflowers, Eucalyptus, or other seasonal or local flowers.
You could always look at growing your own flower bouquets if you have a green thumb and are hosting a smaller wedding.
Every wedding needs some kind of signage – whether it’s a simple welcome sign, signpost for guiding guests to the reception and ceremony or a table seating chart.
Wedding stationary is one of the most fun part of wedding planning – it can be super exciting to pick out invites and save the dates to send out to your guests!
Pick something that fits with the vibe and stays within budget. If you want to DIY your wedding invites there are so many templates on Etsy to choose from. If you want to allocate a little more money to the stationary, opt for having them hand made.
Menus are super important to include either in your wedding invites if you’re giving options to your guests or on the tables either with each setting. Another option is to place little menu stands throughout the table for your guests to read.
Diy wedding menus are super easy to make if you want to stay on budget!
How cute is this wedding day program? We love how each detail of the day and events are set out and the mention of those who can’t be there on the day is a really sweet touch.
If you’re looking for a low-budget wedding program this is a great option – super easy to edit in Canva with all of your details!
Ceremony
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Here are some gorgeous budget wedding ceremony ideas:
Bouquets
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Loose or untied bouquets that you’ve selected yourself is one of the creative ways to stay on budget for your wedding. You get a unique one of a kind bouquet that you’ve handpicked yourself while keeping to your agreed spending.
Archways on a budget are becoming more and more attainable for a low budget wedding. You can easily get an arch online and decorate with real or artificial florals and foliage. It’s completely up to you whether you include tulle or not – as you can see both look great!
Chair decorations are a sweet way to add your decorative touch to a venue and it’s super low cost.
Favors
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Sweet favors are such a nice way for your guests to remember your day.
Soap
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Soap is such a cute option as a wedding favor.
Chocolates
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Chocolates with your names on them is such a vibe for wedding favors.
Seeds
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Seeds are a fun wedding favor idea too! We love this option!
Food
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Keep food simple yet delicious with these low budget wedding food options.
Simple
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Pizza is a super budget friendly wedding food option – sourdough rustic pizzas in a stone baked oven are a great idea for your guests. Whether you hire someone to cook them in the venue or a pizza truck to feature on the day, keep the food budget to a minimum with this menu.
Buffet
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Buffet style dining is a great low budget wedding idea for your reception.
Food Truck
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Street food trucks are becoming more and more popular for weddings and other celebrations. There are so many food truck cuisines that you could pick from, making this super versatile as an option!
Planning
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Wedding planning can be stressful – here are some budget friendly ways to keep wedding stress to a minimum:
Planner
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A downloadable Canva editable wedding planner to keep everything in one place – super easy to keep track of on all your devices.
Budget Planner
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If you want something that works in excel or numbers – try this amazing budget and wedding tracker!
