Five Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding by guest blogger Ellalyne Brayman

5 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Day

Each year the expenses of weddings grow. Between the guests to invite, wedding dresses, wedding favors for the guests, food, and everything else you must decide and pick out for your wedding day – some brides might find themselves blowing through their budget in a matter of months. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. There’s a new trend that’s sweeping the bridal community. DIY weddings and budget weddings are the new ‘it’ type of occasion for the budget-conscious bride. With websites and workshops around the nation focused solely on saving a bride money it’s extremely easy to find some quick tips for keeping your wallet happy and your beautiful wedding dream alive.

At Labella Bridal & Consignment Boutique, we understand that your wedding is your special day but that doesn’t mean you have to go bankrupt to do it. In our shop we have dresses from designer labels that are all at an affordable price. Below are some tips for brides on how you can save some money on your big day.

1. Only Invite People You Really Want: Some brides might not be keen on this advice. But for a lot of brides that long-lost cousin you haven’t seen in years isn’t a necessary part of your day. You know exactly who you want to be there and who you don’t. After the wedding you can send around a nice card with a picture of the big day!
2. Hire a Family-Owned Restaurant for Catering: Food for a wedding can be one of the most expensive additions. But before you hire a catering company, check with a local, family-owned restaurant. They are much more likely to go the extra mile for a bride and wedding than a faceless company would. Not to mention a family-owned restaurant can save you a lot of money.
3. Choose a Cheap or Free Location: Hosting your wedding at a huge, fancy venue isn’t needed. Keeping an eye out for deals can truly help in the long run. Having the wedding at a family home, a friend’s backyard, or even at an outdoors location can provide a cheap, or even free, alternative to an expensive hall.
4. Plan and Wait for Sales: Most brides begin planning even before they have the ring. That being said, keeping an eye out for sale items you’d love having at your wedding is a huge bonus. Stores like Hobby Lobby often have weekly sales and a large variety of wedding-oriented items to shop for. At Labella, we always have great deals and sales for brides. Give us a call and remember to mention “Go Chic. Go Labella.”
5. Skip the Fancy Cake: That beautiful multi-tiered cake can cost a pretty penny. Going with an alternative is the new trend for a lot of brides. Have a buffet of ice cream and a lot of different toppings to put on. Or have a smaller wedding cake for the bride and groom to cut, and then cupcakes for the guests. Either option saves you money!

 

For more tips, check out our blog post 10 Ways to Save on your Wedding Day.

 

Labella Bridal Shop & Consignment Boutique is one of the premiere stores for brides and other party gowns in Northern Virginia. Our shop is located in the beautiful and charming Occoquan, Virginia. We feature after Five Gowns, formal wear, evening wear, prom dresses, military ball gowns, wedding dresses, tiaras, bridesmaids dresses, mother of the bride dresses, tuxedo, groom wear, and couture gowns. Like us on Facebook and read our blog. For our online specials use code #GoChicGoLabella.