Weddings are expensive, it’s like as soon as you say you need the cake or photographer for a wedding, the prices go right up. While no one wants to be cheap and risk having a wedding they aren’t proud of, there are definitely some easy ways to cut costs on your wedding without cutting on quality. Here are my top 4 tips for saving money on your upcoming wedding:

1. Consider an Overseas Wedding
A destination wedding could be a great to save money. If you live in New York, then chances are almost any other destination in the world will be considerably cheaper for your wedding. You could consider doing it in Los Angeles and looking intowedding furniture rental Los Angeles or you could consider going overseas. Mexico is a popular option as it’s possible to get relatively cheap flights from anywhere in the United States. Wedding rentals Mexico offer incredible value, great weather and tacos… need I say more? Other popular destinations include Thailand, Costa Rica and Greece – and all of them have wonderful beaches too.

2. Do Your Own Invites
Invites can wind up being really expensive especially when you multiply it by your guest numbers. Cut costs on wedding invites by using a design and printing service such as Minted.com to find more affordable invites. If you’re on a tight budget, why not consider a paperless option – not only is it better for the environment but it’s also better for your budget too.

3. Cut Your Guest List
You may feel bad cutting your numbers down but it’s honestly the fastest way to cut costs on your wedding. Maybe you can implement a rule to keep numbers down, such as if the couple hasn’t been together for more than 1 year, then the girlfriend or boyfriend cannot come. The truth is that weddings can become extremely expensive, and every person you cut will save you $50, $100, or even $200 depending on how much your per person budget was.

4. Hire a Wedding Planner
It may sound counterintuitive to hire a wedding planner when we’re discussing how to cut costs, but the truth is wedding planners can often negotiate big discounts with vendors which can end up saving you more than they cost! Shop around and do your research before committing, but if you’ve got a big guest list then chances are the cost of hiring a planner will be a lot less than the savings they can help you achieve by negotiating with their preferred vendors.
Your wedding should be a special day, but you shouldn’t have to mortgage your house or sacrifice your financial future to have it. Use these tips to make real savings on your wedding day without compromising on quality or class!