Here's how you can economise your wedding budget:
1 Venue matters: Selecting the right venue for your wedding is key to cut costs. If you are getting married in the city where you live, try and get a venue close to your residence, even if it means paying a little extra. Also, book the venue atleast six to eight months in advance so that you don’t have to settle for a high rentals at the last minute.
2 Food: Always choose a caterer that has a lot of positive recommendation. While deciding the items, do not add too much to the menu as it not only increases your costs but also results in wastage of food.
3 Decor: People often combine more than one theme in order to get a perfect theme for the day. This can be quite heavy on the pocket. Instead opt for one theme that can liven up the entire décor.
4 Invitation card: Wedding invitation is one such area where you can cut your costs immensely. Keep it simple. Print in limited numbers for special guests, and send e-cards to the rest. It’s the age of emails after all!
5 Other costs: Transporting guests to and fro and accommodating out of town guests is usually the most under- budgeted cost of weddings. Insist on getting rooms at the wedding venue itself.
(With inputs from Amit Rathore, MD, Genie Events)
