How To Keep Your Wedding Costs Down

Here Comes the Bill

First, here comes the bride. Then, here comes the bill.

Couples planning to tie the knot this year will shell out a median cost of $10,000 for the ceremony, according to SoFi’s most recent survey.

Additionally, vendors may pass along higher costs from inflation, which can drive up the price of the proverbial “best day of your life.”

Rising Costs

In a wedding, there are many potential moving pieces that bring the ceremony together — from the DJ to the bakery that makes the cake. And, while the cost of Spotify (SPOT) has yet to spike, the vast majority of these vendors are dealing with increased costs to run and staff their businesses.

This year, 83% of wedding vendors expect the cost of operating their business to increase. The costs of flour and eggs rose by around 20% and 60% last year. Consider the fact that if the bakery has to pay more to make your cake rise, the cost of your cake will inevitably rise also.

At the same time, vendors reported that 17% of couples have smaller wedding budgets this year.

Budgeting Tips

One of the most strategic ways to save on your wedding is to re-evaluate the venue itself, seeing as it accounts for the single biggest cost, in many cases. But that doesn’t mean you have to spring for a destination wedding package. Non-traditional locations, such as botanical gardens or lakeside venues, will often host weddings even if they don’t specifically list and promote wedding services. In many cases, they may be more affordable than typical venues.

Another way to save is to look for venues that provide equipment, such as chairs and tables. Bundling on costs may not only save time and labor, but money as well.

Finally, consider booking your venue at the end of the wedding season. Like buying a winter coat in the summer, booking out-of-season — or during the week — is one great way to land a deal.

Remember, what makes your special day special is the people you share it with, not the size of the bouquet. And perhaps, by getting creative with ways to save, you can make it that much more special.

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