5 Wedding Money-Saving Measures That Are Also Fun - Sweet Gibraltar Weddings
by Liz Seyi Digital marketing managerIt’s one thing to hanker for the dream ‘for real’, but it’s another
thing to be able to afford it. This is the dilemma that confronts so many
people getting married in Gibraltar, and you might be dreading doing the ‘responsible budgeting’ thing,
given that it’s just so… dull.
The good news, though, is that saving money on the planning of your
wedding can be quite enjoyable, besides seeing a healthier bank balance when
all is said and done.
So, how can you slash the costs of your wedding in the British Overseas
Territory, without compromising the magic you’re hoping your special day to be
all about? Below are five of our favourite tips.
Play on a ‘vintage’ theme with second-hand items
This will naturally be an easier tip to follow if you have already
decided – regardless of any need to budget carefully – that you desire a ‘vintage’
or ‘shabby chic’ feel for your wedding.
Nonetheless, there are a lot of second-hand bargains out there on eBay
and elsewhere when it comes to wedding décor and accessories. And you might not
even mind some of them looking a little scuffed, if that’s the whole aesthetic
you’re going for.
Get a friend or family member to help relieve the burden
Over the course of your wedding planning, it may cross your mind that a
friend or relative of yours possesses a potentially relevant skill. And you
might even go as far as asking them whether they could help out by providing a
service to you, for less than professionals may charge.
Of course, you have to be careful with this one. Someone who does flower
arranging or cake decorating for a living probably isn’t the kind of person you
should be expecting to provide you with a service for free or at a discount, as
they still deserve to be paid for their work.
Nonetheless, one advantage of turning to someone you personally know for
a service relevant to wedding planning, is that you know them – and they
will likely want to give their best for you.
Put together your own playlist, instead of hiring a DJ or band
Let’s face it; you only need to have an iTunes library or a Spotify
account to be able to make a compelling wedding playlist of your own. And it
could be a great opportunity to assemble a list of songs that particularly
appeal to you and your beloved, with the freedom to be pretty much as obscure
or as mainstream with your choices as you like.
As for if you don’t want to go quite that far with the
money-saving, it’s worth considering that you can usually get a DJ at your
wedding for a fraction of the cost a live band would set you back.
Go for local, seasonal wedding flowers
Flowers are a central feature at the typical wedding, and the great news
is that there are a lot of enjoyable ways to save money on them. Local and
seasonal flowers, for instance, will likely feel more meaningful to you, in
addition to being cheaper to obtain.
Remember, too, that having a lower budget doesn’t automatically mean
having to minimise your wedding’s visual impact. A smaller floral centrepiece
can have plenty of its own drama, especially when paired with a mirrored base
and flickering tealights.
Honeymoon in the same part of the world you tie the knot
Merely mentioning to your bank manager that you would like to have a
destination wedding will surely have them groaning… or will it? As it happens,
overseas nuptials don’t necessarily always have to be hideously
expensive.
One common trick deployed by many cost-conscious couples, is
honeymooning close to where they got married. And if you’re getting married in
Gibraltar, you will have no shortage of great potential sun-drenched honeymoon
destinations to pick from around the Iberian Peninsula.
Ask any member of our team here at Sweet Gibraltar Weddings, and they
will tell you that planning a wedding in the British Overseas Territory can
definitely be a lot of fun, even when there are tight financial constraints to
work with. Reach out to us today, and we will be pleased to advise, guide and assist you with organising
your special day in the unforgettable surroundings of Gibraltar.
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