{"id":1030,"date":"2017-01-27T09:32:48","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T09:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/?p=1030"},"modified":"2017-01-07T09:33:35","modified_gmt":"2017-01-07T09:33:35","slug":"save-money-on-your-big-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/save-money-on-your-big-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Save money on your big day"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s easier than you think to save money on your big day. Here\u2019s the first part with those easy peasy ways to keep to your budget during the\u00a0wedding planning<\/a>\u00a0process\u2026<\/p>\n

Set yourself a budget<\/p>\n

It\u2019s essential to have a clear idea of what you can and can\u2019t afford before you even begin any planning. With a strict, set budget you\u2019ll be able to keep track of where your money\u2019s going and you won\u2019t end up overspending!<\/p>\n

Prioritise<\/p>\n

Before you start\u00a0planning a wedding<\/a>, think about what\u2019s most important to your on the day. Plan to splurge only on the things that are really meaningful to you and your h2b, and save on everything else.<\/p>\n

Simplify<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important that your day reflects you. Don\u2019t try to plan an extravagant wedding if you don\u2019t have the funds! Simple, elegant weddings can still be perfect and you won\u2019t blow the budget. Remember \u2013 your wedding day is about sharing and showing your love for your partner, not showing off.<\/p>\n

Shop around<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t rush into buying anything as soon as you\u2019re engaged. Dress shopping is definitely a planning highlight, and it\u2019s so easy to get carried away and end up buying the first dress you fall in love with. Make sure you keep your eyes peeled for the best offers and get an idea of different styles that are available. Likewise, get several quotes to make sure you\u2019re getting the best price and research carefully so you don\u2019t end up being overcharged.<\/p>\n

Hunt for bargains<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to splash out on a designer gown if you don\u2019t have the money. The high street has a great selection of wedding gowns and if you search vintage shops you may discover quirky and original finds for a fraction of the price.<\/p>\n

Let your bridesmaids wear their own dresses<\/p>\n

It can be a nightmare finding bridesmaid dresses that your girls all agree on. If you let your maids choose their own, not only will you cut out any dress shopping drama, but they\u2019re also more likely to foot the bill at the end!<\/p>\n

Create a salon at home!<\/p>\n

You can still look and feel fab if you do your own hair and make-up. While getting styled by the professionals is a definite luxury on the day, if you\u2019re used to doing your own make up, you\u2019ll still be able to create a natural, beautiful look as well as saving money.<\/p>\n

Just remember that it\u2019s important to practise a few different styles before the big day to avoid any beauty mishaps! Why not book an appointment with a beauty consultant in a department store or go to a masterclass as part of your hen do?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s easier than you think to save money on your big day. Here\u2019s the first part with those easy peasy ways to keep to your budget during the\u00a0wedding planning\u00a0process\u2026 Set yourself a budget It\u2019s essential to have a clear idea … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[319,286,326,303,5],"tags":[306,289,352,268,296],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1030"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1030"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1030\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1031,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1030\/revisions\/1031"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1030"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1030"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1030"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}