Wedding planning in a recession

He popped the question, you said “Yes!” and it’s all wedding planning from here on out...but who will be paying for the big day? And in this economic climate – How?

You might be in a hurry to tie the knot, but at least consider postponing the date by a few months, even a year. If you are truly the perfect couple, then waiting a few months won’t matter, and you will have more time to save and plan for your special moment.

If you are not willing or able to wait another moment, then follow these five pieces of advice to help you cut down on you expenses and make sure you have some cash left to start married life on the right foot.

Keep it simple

Keeping the decor simple will save on costs and also provide the prefect background to showcase the happy couple. Wasting money on intricate and disposable ornamentation which will be forgotten the next day is not a good idea.

Double up

Not an option which many are willing to go for, but having a double wedding with a close friend or relative is a great way to save money and enjoy the day.

The reception

Your reception need not be a twelve course sit down dinner in the fanciest hotel or venue in town. Saving on the venue and the food will mean you have more to spend on the honeymoon and setting up home together.

Save and splurge

Saving money on some items, such as food, means you can then splurge on others, such as the dress. Decide where your priorities lie and budget accordingly.

Get help

Ask friend and family for help. An aunt might be experienced in baking and decorating wedding cakes or a friend might know where to get cheap but pretty wedding dresses. Let people know what you are looking for and you will be amazed at the amount of help and good advice you will receive.

Keeping it simple will mean that you will have more money to spend on the important things and before you know it you and your partner will be buying a house, looking for home insurance and planning the nursery together.