Have you ever wondered - Why do extreme precaution and expense planning come into the picture only when you are investing your money somewhere, like say, the stock market or in real estate? What happens to your sense of caution when it comes to wedding expenses? You have no other choice left, but to spend on it. But how about spending right? Here are some tips that would definitely help you while planning the budget for your wedding.

1. Determine your budget

Make a checklist that contains – venue, catering, jewellery, wedding dress, invitations, decor and all other aspects related to your wedding and then prioritise. Go through your list and work out how much you can actually afford to spend on different areas and prioritise what is important for you. It makes it easier during the entire planning process and event in that you do not get tempted to overspend on ideas out of your budget. Be as detailed as possible with your budget allocations. 

2. Select your venue carefully

This one is always best left to the professionals. Don’t you think looking for a wedding venue is quite a hassle, especially if you are located in a metro city like Mumbai? Looking for a wedding venue in Mumbai used to be quite a task due to numerous reasons like several options being available, finding one that fits into your budget and offers additional amenities that you may require. Fortunately, in the current day, there are booking portals like www.hamaraevent.com that allow you to book your venue as per your requirement of the budget, seating capacity, other amenities like parking and catering. The site also provides an option where you can compare different venues before concluding on a decision. Images provided on the website give you a fair idea about the look of the venue.

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3. More guests, less expense

It is a common misconception that your expenses would be minimal if you keep your guest list to a minimum. The fact is your venue provider is more likely to come down the per-head cost or will even give you a discount for exceeding the minimum required guest count. You end up saving big.

4. Choose your jewellery carefully

Most of you may not agree on this one but does it make sense to invest heavily on jewellery that you may wear only once i.e. during your wedding and then put it away in the locker? The jewellery does not get a fair opportunity to serve its purpose of adorning the lady from time to time. What do you think? How about buying jewellery that doesn’t cost as much but is equally pretty and which you can wear again on different occasions? 

5. Save on your wedding dress

Girls, here is where your common sense flies out of the window. Of course, you have an idea of your dream wedding dress. It just has to be perfect. This does not mean you will find your wedding attire only at the brand’s showroom that displayed it. You could find something better or similar only if you really look around or else as a last resort you could get your local designer to create a similar one for you at a much lesser cost.

6. Pick an offseason date

If one is not too particular about dates, you could plan your wedding during offseason as almost all vendors drop their rates during that time. You can take advantage of this time to plan and save for your honeymoon too.

7. Opt for digital invites

Instead of sending out the traditional aesthetic paper or invitation cards, go for digital invites – email or messages. This cuts the cost of stationery that is not going to serve any purpose except to pass on information to your guests, which a digital invite can also do effectively.

8. Plan your wedding timeline to precision. Avoid getting charged for waiting time

Usually, vendors charge by the hour. Firstly, sourcing vendors is not an easy task. Searching for one that understands your requirements, can deliver within your budget and checking for references is not easy. Well, that used to be. Not anymore. All you have to do, to be guided to handpicked, reliable vendors to cover all working aspects of planning your event,  is connect with our portal hamaraevent.com.

9. Consider one venue for your wedding and reception

Instead of booking different venues at different locations for your wedding and reception, consider having it in the same place. With hamaraevent, you can find a venue with two different halls/options within the same venue. Here, you can save cost spent on venue fees as well as transportation for you and your guests.

10. Decoration Less vs. More

Decor is an important aspect that constitutes the aesthetics arrangements for your wedding. Flowers, more than candles, are a popular choice for wedding decor. The majority of the decoration is done with flowers. While you need not go overboard with decorating the entire wedding venue with flowers, which will definitely burn a hole in your pockets, you may opt for using the most expensive flowers in a limited area of importance as in the wedding mandap. The rest of the venue could be decorated with less expensive varieties of flowers. Flowers, no matter the cost, beautify the place, right? HamaraEvent assists with getting you in touch with some of the best vendors for your decor requirements.

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11. Don't serve a lengthy menu. Just a short but really rich spread

Plan your menu wisely. Too many options take away the punch from certain dishes. Plan a precise but rich spread where your focus is taste and quality. This way, you appease your guests’ taste buds while at the same time not letting costs go out of hand.

12. What about the music and photographer?

Honestly, a wedding is a one-time affair. The music has to be in accord with the mood. Rather the music is what sets the mood for the event. Also, you would obviously want to capture those special moments forever in the form of pictures and videos. Getting an amateur to capture those precious memories is equivalent to taking a big risk. What if he is unable to deliver the quality that is called for? It would be wise to think first –Who would be the best person to do the job other than a professional with a proper understanding of photography? Again, finding a great photographer or getting the music arranged for your wedding is no trouble at all thanks to Hamaraevent.com

13. Lastly plan a simple honeymoon

That is another area where we tend to splurge. You can have a great honeymoon and yet one that fits in your budget. What is important is to spend some quality time with your better half. Whatever you may plan to do, do make it a point to enjoy your time together. For more on some great honeymoon budget tips, visit our Blogs.

So there! Now do you think you can actually save up on several costs that you mostly overlook? By now, you must have gathered the importance of hiring a professional to guide with wedding planning and that includes booking a wedding venue. It makes a lot of difference not only on your budget but also reduces your stress considerably. Are you ready to let go of your stress?