Don’t Follow the Crowd
Be unique!  Getting married on an unusual day, time of day, or time of year will drastically reduce your costs.  It’s like flying somewhere on a Wednesday instead of a Friday – the reduced demand means lower prices.  Ask the venues that you’re interested in about these price differences, and you may be shocked.



For instance, a Sunday brunch-time wedding might cost half what the Saturday evening price would be.  Choosing an unusual time of year can also save big bucks.  It varies according to what part of the country you live in, but generally speaking, January and February are less common times for weddings to occur, and thus good times to find deals.  Instead of your typical spring or summer wedding, you might be intrigued by the idea of a “winter wonderland” themed wedding, which can be absolutely gorgeous – think white flowers everywhere, beautiful blue accents, “snow”-covered branches, snowflakes, etc.

You may find yourself saving money across the board, since vendors are more likely to lower prices and offer special deals when times are slow.  Unusual locations can also be more affordable – if you find an old Victorian home that is off-the-beaten path and that very few people even know about, it will probably be much less expensive than the fancy hotel where EVERYONE gets married.

Do Not Revolve your Décor around Rare Orchids from Africa
From the start, make sure to ask your florist which blooms are local and in season, and you can save buckets of money.  You might be surprised to find out how often you can find a cheaper but still beautiful flower that will work just as well as the pricier version.  For instance, instead of cherry blossoms, your florist might suggest pinning branches with tiny (and surprisingly affordable) orchids – we’ve seen this and it looks amazing.