It's Time: To Budget Your Wedding & Cut Out All Those Unnecessary Expenses

Well, at the time when most of our favourite Bollywood stars are getting married to their sweethearts, giving us major couple goals, they are also inspiring us with different ideas on how to plan a wedding. While most of them opt for destination weddings, there are some who prefer a low-key affair with only their close ones, saving big on budget.

In this week's edition of #It's Time series, we have also come up with a few ideas for you if you are planning to get married soon and do not want to spend unnecessarily on the event.

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1. Make Your Home The Venue For All Pre-Wedding Ceremonies

All the pre-wedding events, like haldi, mehandi, and sangeet ceremonies, don't have to be extravagant or expensive. Just invite your closest friends and relatives for all those ceremonies.

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2. If Possible, Try To Choose A Weekday

Some venues charge a weekend wedding fee. So choose the date wisely and in advance. So choose the date wisely and in advance. Also, the season has an impact; for example, summer is the main wedding season, with spring a close second.

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3. Go For Local Vendors

Be it a 'mehandi wala,' 'tent wala,' 'band wala,' or 'phool wala,' always go for a local vendor for those little things as their accommodation and transportation will be from your pocket only.

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4. Think Twice When Finalising The Menu

Wedding food is a touchy subject. Following venue hire, the next largest expense is food and beverage. We don't think you should cut corners on catering. But you could, however, limit the amount of food and wine you provide. We have a tendency to go overboard with our food and drink, so consult the caterer and opt for the basic food and beverage package.

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5. Try If You Can Book The Wedding Venue For The Reception As Well

Another significant wedding expenditure is venue rental. When you include vendors, friends, and family members in your travel expenses, you have a major quandary if you're trying to save money. That is why choosing a single location to hold all of your gatherings may benefit you. Plan your budget and determine which venues can provide you with the finest offers on all the ceremonies.

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6. Keep Track Of Everything You Spend Money On

Whatever and wherever you are booking, keep compiling it on a notepad or a spreadsheet. This will help you analyse what you have spent and how much you are left with. The bottom line for every event is money. To organise a grand celebration, you must have enough money to plan the wedding of your dreams. While you are considering your budget, rule out any contributors to your wedding, whether they are your parents or another guardian.

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7. Try To Save On That Wedding Outfit & Shoes

We know that it will be your special day, and you have dreamed of it since childhood. However, do not overspend on an outfit that you will only wear once or twice. Go for something that is under budget and can be used in other ways later. The same is true for the footwear you will be wearing and buying only to pair it up with your wedding outfit. We are not saying that you should not buy anything new for your special day, but just try not to run after branded stuff that you will only be wearing for one event.

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8. The Invitations

Last but surely not least, the invitations: remember that we have numerous events to cover in an Indian wedding, which means there is a lot of information to include on the invites! Why not make a video invitation, which is going viral these days? Have your formal invitation as cards for a few, but you should save money by sending video invites to all those who are not near but dear. It doesn't have to cost anything, which is the best part! If you need help making one, there are many editing apps accessible.

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With all the above ideas, you and your partner can minimise those hidden expenditures. So relax and enjoy planning!

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