Weddings are expensive. Everybody knows this. According to The Knot, the average American couple will spend $32,641 on their nuptials.
New York City topped the list, with an average wedding in Manhattan costing $82,299.
So it’s no surprise the internet is filled with discussion on how to cut costs so your wedding day doesn’t break the bank. We’ve sifted through them to bring you the highlights.
Avoid starting your new life in debt and spend the money you would have blown yachting around the Mediterranean instead.
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Top Comments
Use your own car or borrow a friends swishy car, find a wholesale florist and arrange the flowers yourself, ditch the DJ, don't invite every man and his dog, choose a date 'out of season' or midweek and you'll probably score discounts from venues, photographers etc..., gather for lunch or canapes rather than dinner, do your own hair an make up and the list goes on. It's really just common sense and an ability not to conform to the silly expectations and dreams people have these days.
Kmart. I bought a lot of my decorations from their homewares section, it was cheaper than hiring.
Donut stack for a cake- this was a hit at ours and cost less than $100 for 100 guests.
If you have a BYO venue, buy alcohol from a venue that accepts returns for unopened cartons.
Reality is weddings add up quickly. To keep to a budget you need to watch the little expenses- $200 here, $400 there quickly adds up to an extra $10K!