How To Plan A Budget-Friendly Wedding

There’s something very extravagant about Indian weddings, isn’t it? It’s at least a three-day carnival which is colorful and jam-packed with lavish décor. Also, we cannot ignore the mouth-watering food, dance, masti, and oh, let’s not forget about greeting relatives whom you’ve never met before! As much as we brag about Indian weddings being fun to attend, let’s not ignore the downfall of them — the dreading wedding budget! And owing to the splurge of rates in every single commodity that you’d require for the wedding — as much as you and your partner want the wedding to be just about you two, we all know it ain’t ever gonna happen that way!

Why is there such a huge leap in wedding costs these days? There could be many factors for that — pre-wedding photoshoots, couture bridal suits, and let’s not forget the age-old stag and hens parties which have now become a weekend-long affair and in some cases, even a long getaway!

What we think is that the budget of the wedding totally relies on the couple’s approach towards their big day. We understand that getting your parents to agree that the day should only be about you and your fiancé and not about just religious aspects is a tough thing to do.

So, is it possible to plan an Indian wedding on a budget? Our answer to this is a big YES! Let’s not deviate from the fact that ideally, a traditional Indian wedding is all about two families coming together. That’s all a wedding comes down to eventually. Therefore, here are a few ways through which you can achieve a budget-friendly wedding. Giddy up and start making notes.

1. Drafting Financial Situation

Finance forms the bottom line for any wedding, big or small. Therefore, before you begin the preps for your dream wedding, it’s vital to sit down and look at how much of funds you’re equipped with. Draw out segments of costs for every single wedding function. And don’t forget to add the pre-wedding and post-wedding expenses on the list too. We suggest that you make a spreadsheet of the same on your phones so that it comes handy. Utilize your funds efficiently, that’s the key!

2. Host All The Pre-wedding Functions/Pujas At Home

You cannot get rid of the pre-wedding functions, they have been followed for centuries. And every single pre-wedding puja has its meaning too. But they don’t have to be a grand affair. The wisest thing to do would be to invite just close friends and relatives to these functions. Seek assistance from very close friends and relatives for décor and lighting. Let it look like a house party where everybody is involved in doing something or the other.

3. Make Off-season Purchases

If you’re a shopaholic you’ll already know that the price of certain clothing gets tripled when it’s a popular season. Plan your purchases when you know there are going to offer, discounts on all kinds of apparel. There’s nothing better than getting your bridal lehenga at a 30-40 percent discount, right?

4. Don’t Sail Freely With Flowers

Remember that florists these days have the knack to trick you into signing up for the most exotic flower decorations. But you need to stick to the homework that you’ve done. Florists in the present time are also very accommodative; so make sure you do your research and be specific about the budget and idea. We’re sure they’ll suggest something that lands within your budget. Pro tip: opt for flowers that are easily available during your wedding season.

5. Opt For A Weekday Wedding

According to the research we did, we have figured that most of the wedding venues charge extra when it comes to a weekend wedding. For a weekday wedding, it’s a much lesser price. Even the season matters, summer, and spring are when it’s said to be the peak seasons for weddings.

6. DIY Wedding Invitations

If you have many wedding events, how will you make space for every bit of information on the wedding card? In such cases, we suggest that you write a handwritten invitation or find an easy DIY invite that you can sit with your family and make. You can just mention yours and your partner’s name on it with the dates. For further details or updates, you can create your wedding page on Facebook or Instagram. Cool idea, right?

7. Make A Guest List Which Is Rational

If your funds are on the tighter end, keeping your guest list to the minimum is the intelligent step to take. All those age-old beliefs of people are gonna curse if you don’t invite them is next to crap. You can always have house parties once in two months by inviting them and make up for it.

Just remember that it’s only you who are aware of your financial situation. Therefore, you need to make wise decisions and carry out your wedding within the budget that you can afford. Taking loans for the sake of a wedding just so that nobody ends up cursing you is bizarre. This has been the practice, maybe, but it’s time to break it apart as it’s senseless. Your wedding is going to partake with your money and your love ONLY — remember that!

What are your thoughts about lavish weddings? Let us know in the comments below.

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