We know that promoting a dream wedding party is expensive, even more so in times of economic crisis, like the one Brazil is currently facing.
Church, buffet, decoration, dress. There are so many details that it is difficult to imagine where to start.
Taking advantage of this great moment, without the great worry of acquiring a debt greater than you can pay, is the great challenge that future newlyweds have to face so that the beginning of their life together does not start full of obstacles.
Although it takes a lot of flexibility to deal with this situation, you don’t have to put aside your desire to have a princess wedding.
Find out how you can have the wedding you’ve always dreamed of without needing a lot of money.
1 – Have a budget
Planning your dream wedding is not easy and, therefore, you need to have a strict budget in hand for everything that needs to be purchased and how much can be spent.
Even dreaming of a perfect wedding, it is important to keep your feet on the ground so as not to accumulate debts that will last long after the ceremony.
It is important to know that, even if you manage to save, this is a very big step that will, in one way or another, require a financial commitment for a certain period, both in terms of the ceremony, the reception and the honeymoon.
Therefore, planning each stage, without exceeding the budget, is vital to the success of the event.
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2 – Define the size of the party
Talking to your fiancé and keeping an open dialogue is essential when saving. Defining the size of the party is crucial to knowing how much you will need to pay.
The more guests, the more expensive the party will be, so thinking about something more intimate, just for the people closest to you, could be the solution for you to have a dream reception, while spending less.
Limiting the number of guests each party has is essential to avoid misunderstandings and follow the plan.
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3 – Make lists
In the marriage market there are a multitude of options and new features, which can lead you to spend more than you should.
To avoid unforeseen events, therefore, it is important that you list everything necessary for your party to be a success, highlighting what is really important (dress, photographer, buffet) and what is considered a desire, but not essential (souvenirs , gifts for the godparents, band, chauffeur, etc.).
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4 – Pechinche
A dream wedding requires a detailed budget of how much you can spend and how much money is allocated to each segment of the ceremony and party.
Therefore, it is essential that couples research different suppliers and companies and carry out comparisons to decide which are the most viable options that best fit their budget.
Showing lower quotes to other suppliers and asking for discounts can make a difference when closing the bill.
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5 – Use creativity
Not everything needs absurd investments to look incredible when it comes to your wedding.
Using creativity and counting on the help of the groom and groomsmen can save you a lot.
Whether it’s producing souvenirs for guests, decoration or invitations, it’s worth letting your imagination go to save a little more.
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6 – Count on the help of friends
Everyone has that photographer friend, a seamstress aunt or that neighbor who makes wonderful sweets.
Enlisting the help of acquaintances, asking them to collaborate with the ceremony for a much more affordable price or even for free, can save you a good amount of money, in addition to being sure that everything will be done with great care.
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7 – Exchange gifts for a honeymoon
If the couple has already spent all the money they could on the ceremony and wedding party and has no money left for the honeymoon, a great option is to offer guests and groomsmen an alternative to traditional wedding gifts.
Travel agencies already sell travel quotas, which are agreed collectively and can ensure that you enjoy this unique moment in any couple’s life even more.
Without a doubt, your guests will love providing you with this unforgettable gift.
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