It looks like I can’t make it an entire week without letting my snarky side out.
I myself was a recessionista bride but I like to think that during my planning I never shared any no brainer ideas to save money. I mean really, so many websites and blogs are dancing in circles around the same money saving ideas. The same ideas that a kindergartener could come up with. Today, I am jumping on the bandwagon and sharing these ideas, but of course not without my own commentary. (one more thing- in no way am I criticizing people who use these ideas, I am criticizing the fact that “wedding industry experts” continue to circulate the ideas.)
Cut your guest list. Oh boy, this is my favorite. Of course, the less people you invite to your wedding the less money you will spend on your guests. 2+2 still equals 4, right?
Do DIY. Sure you may save a buck or two, but is the gray hair worth it? This DIY map can help you decide if you really want to tackle that project.
Just use an iPod. This tip is the equivalent of asking a family member or friend to take your wedding photos or manage your day. You get what you pay for so in this case nothing.
Limit the open bar. Yep, believe it or not, if guests are spending their own money they therefore won’t be spending yours.
Host a pot luck. You’re right, it’s totally appropriate on the response card to ask, “what dish will you be bringing to pass?” After all, duplicate dishes at a pot luck are a total faux pas.
Avoid peak wedding season. Of course, every wedding that occurs in 12 feet of snow is cheaper.
Enlist a student’s help. Now this idea is sure to save money but I am not sure how plausible it is. Where do you even start to find a student’s help? Craiglist, sure if you want to deal with interviewing numerous people who may be frauds. Oh, I know, email the department head at a local university, that should get you far.
Any other {ridiculous} money saving ideas you’ve seen swarming the wedding world?
