Everyone wants to have a perfect dream wedding, where everything looks exactly as they want it to. However, the recent increase in inflation might cause you to go a bit over budget if you do not cut costs one way or another. When a situation like this arises, you can easily cut corners without making it obvious to people.
If you are confused about how you are supposed to stay on budget without making it look like you cut corners, you have come to the right place. This blog will help you in identifying all areas where you can minimize costs and still have the best day.
Choosing The Right Time
Weddings in Pakistan are most common during the wedding season which starts around November and goes on till March. A way to cut costs would be to plan your wedding in a different month. This would help you save money on the venue since there would not be as many bookings. Halls will charge less if they have fewer reservations. Moreover, make-up artists, caterers, and the best photographers in Pakistan are fully booked during the wedding season. If you want their services during this time you need to offer a high amount of money. There is a greater chance of you being able to hire them at a decent price if you avoid marrying during the wedding season.
Card Stock
Pakistani wedding cards turn out to be very expensive when you order many of them. A good way of reducing costs here is by making a list of all the guests who reside in the same city as you. Only send physical cards to these guests. You can send everyone who lives in another city or country digital cards or pictures. This will lower the amount you will have to pay. Another way to go about this can also be hiring a close friend or family member good at designing to make the cards for your wedding. If they are close to you, they would surely offer you a discounted price.
Order Your Dress Beforehand
Once you and your family decide on your marriage, regardless of how far it is, go through different designer pages and order your dress before the peak shopping season arrives. That is when the prices of all dresses will increase. Also, even if the date on which you will get married is a year or two late, if you see a wedding designer having a good sale, you should order your dress. Dresses make up a huge part of wedding expenses, so your cost will decrease dramatically if you get a discounted price for them.
Wedding Photography
A good way of saving money on wedding photography is by hiring multiple people for the job. If you want to get the best bridal portraits, but do not care as much about getting the same quality pictures for the rest of the event, there is a simple way to go about it. Hire the best photographer only for an hour to take shots of you and your spouse. For the rest of the event, hire another photographer who does not cost as much but still has decent pictures.
Make-up Artist
Lastly, many good home-based make-up artists make you look just as good as a reputable parlor. Start your search for these artists a while before you have to get married so that you can go through customer reviews and check if what they do is according to your taste. If you find the right person, then this can save you a lot of money since parlors cost a lot. Make sure you do not compromise on how you look. The key is to find someone who understands what you want and delivers it at a reasonable price.
Trying to minimize your wedding cost by making small efforts is a smart move because you get the same quality but at a lower price. This saved money can be used elsewhere for another purpose.