These wedding hacks will help you save tons of money. From saving $500 off your bridal gown, and $3 off each slice of cake, this list will help you save a lot of money. So what’s the best part? These suggestions will help you save money without losing one ounce of style.

Wedding Hacks That Save You Money

Weekdays & Off-Season

Our number one wedding hack is to be flexible on the day that you get married. Venues account for a large portion of your wedding budget, so anything you can do to save dough here is excellent! Getting married on a weekday versus a weekend can save you tons of money. Saturday and Sunday are, of course, prime days for any event, which usually means the cost is higher. So, if you can be flexible, book your wedding on a weekday. Venues typically offer discounted rates to fill weekdays with events because otherwise, they generate little to no revenue. So, it’s a win for you because you save some money, and it’s a win for them because they make money.

In addition, if you host your wedding in the off-season, you’ll spend less. And as a bonus, many wedding venues may offer additional perks for booking off-season or on a weekday.

Save Money On Wedding Dress

Wedding dresses can set you back anywhere from a few hundred to tens of thousands. And, while it is probably the single most important piece of clothing you’ll ever wear, it doesn’t have to break the bank. Luckily, there are some ways to save money on your wedding dress.

• Ask The Shop For A Discount – Typically, they’ll offer 10% Off.

• Buy A Preloved Wedding Dress – Shop for a used wedding dress. This can save you hundreds, maybe even thousands.

• Rent Your Wedding Dress – Yes! This is real. You can rent your wedding dress.

• Order Wedding Dress At Least 8 Months Before Wedding – This will eliminate extra fees such as rush charges.

• Buy A Stock Wedding Dress – Bridal boutiques have tons of inventory, and from time to time, they need to get rid of some of them. So, inquire about purchasing your favorite gown off the rack.

• Buy From An Ordinary Retailer – If you aren’t looking for the big traditional ballgown, you can also shop at a regular retailer for your wedding dress. Many online shops have white or ivory dresses that can quickly become your wedding dress and save you tons of dough.

• Attend A Trunk Show – These are events that take place at your local bridal boutique, where the store brings in more inventory. Booking an appointment and buying during one of these will save you at least 10%

Seek Out Up-And-Coming Photographers

Wedding photographers’ fees can vary greatly, and finding new talent is one definite method to save money. Social networking is a fantastic resource, and seasoned photographers can often recommend someone who is just getting started in their field. And just like wedding venues rates are higher on the weekend, many photographers’ rates will be too. So, if you book your wedding on a weekday, you’ll save on your venue and photographer.

Ditch The Boutonnieres

We know this doesn’t sound like it would be a significant saving, but you could have several hundred dollars if you can eliminate boutonnieres. And while that doesn’t sound like a lot, saving a few hundred in several areas of your wedding will add up to significant savings. Have the groom and groomsmen wear pocket squares instead.

Double Duty Your Flowers

There are tons of ways to repurpose your wedding florals. Take the flowers from your ceremony and reuse them to decorate the escort-card table or the cocktail bar, and bridesmaids’ bouquets work fantastic for reception tables. In addition, repurposing your wedding flowers will save you from having to spend money on more arrangements.

Skip Expensive Linens

Instead of renting expensive linens, add a stylish runner to your venue’s conventional cotton or polyester tablecloths. This can add up to a savings of roughly $25 per table. Cha-Ching!

Wedding Cake

The wedding cake is another area where you can save money. It isn’t necessary to have a 5-tier wedding cake, and it doesn’t have to come from some fancy bakery. Many local grocery stores or supermarkets have a bakery department that will be glad to create your wedding cake. And they offer exceptional decorating and yummy flavors. So, buy local and keep it small for maximum savings.

Save On Photography

Even if you have to have that high-priced wedding photographer, there are still ways to save on your photography. You can always opt for a less expensive package that excludes hard-copy prints and albums to save money on your wedding photography. These can always be purchased and printed at a later date.

A-List Your Guest List

The cost of a wedding essentially boils down to one thing- how many guests you have. So, one of the most significant places to save money on your wedding is to cut down the guest list. Rather than inviting your parent’s boss or family members, you haven’t seen in years, keep your guest list to only the people you love the most and who are active in your life now.

Weddings are expensive. So, any money you can save in one area opens up money for your honeymoon. These brilliant wedding money-saving ideas can help you get the most out of your wedding budget. Whether you’re a big spender or a tightwad, every penny counts!

So, cheers to having your dream wedding without going broke in the process.