How can you save money on your wedding or event?

I know. Money is tight right now, you’ve agreed a budget for the wedding or event and you’re not prepared to go over it. You can’t. You’ve plucked every last penny you have for this special day so the last thing on your mind is hiring a wedding or event planner (a planner?! What, are we American now?). Believe it or not, the use of planners is becoming more and more popular which means by hiring a wedding or events planner in Suffolk or Essex, you could actually SAVE money, who’d have thought?!

So many couples get into debt over their wedding day and companies go over budget on their event. There really is no need. We can sit with you and go over a budget review right at the very start, this means no nasty surprises when you get near the end of your planning or get hit with that unexpected invoice.

For weddings, the simplest way to save money is by looking at your numbers. Do you really need/want all 150 people there during the day? Don’t feel obliged to offer plus ones either, especially to friend ‘Bob’ who is on partner number 4 for the year already! Remember, this is your hard earned cash, don’t spend it when you could be putting that money towards an upgraded menu for your guests or even the honeymoon. When you break it down, is it really worth inviting a load of people that you’re not entirely convinced you want there anyway?
Of course the flip side is that you genuinely do have that many loyal and worthy friends (lucky you!) so what then? If your venue allows it, skip the evening food and opt for a later sit down meal, this could potentially save you hundreds of pounds! Just opt for a sandwich platter or scatter snacks around instead if you really want to offer guests something to eat.

For events, it really is about knowing your stuff and which suppliers to turn to. Ensure you do not compromise on quality but that you are getting the best price possible, negotiating is key here! Luckily your event planner has the best relationships and has already done this for you.

Get in touch for a free, no obligation consultation on budgeting for your wedding or event.