A wedding budget is one of the most significant expenses a couple will incur in their life together. Every couple wants to have a beautiful wedding, but it can quickly degenerate into an extravagant affair. They might later regret why they spent a fortune on a day’s events, leaving their pockets empty. 

 

If you don’t want to find yourself in such a situation, keeping your wedding simple is your best bet. In fact, the money you save on your wedding day could go towards a lifetime investment in your marriage. 

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Reasons Not to Have an Extravagant Wedding

Here, the aim isn’t to downplay the importance of the wedding day. However, it’s a wakeup call to the need to keep your expenses down while being thoughtful about the environment. Here’s why you need to think twice before you plan an extravagant wedding.

 

  • Financial Consequences

 

Spending a fortune on an event that might leave you broke afterwards has other consequences as well. It can lead to increased stress levels and distractions. Ask your friends to help you by creating an online wedding registry. Planning a wedding is stressful enough, and adding dozens of unnecessary expenses makes it even more complicated.

 

  • Distractions from the Bigger Picture

 

A simple wedding will keep you focused on the important thing, which is the celebration of love between you two. An expensive wedding will also distract you from focusing on the hard work of marriage. When it comes to blending two different personalities, the wedding details will be the least among your worries.

 

You and your future spouse should be focused on planning for your life together. Spend more time in premarital counseling than in planning the actual ceremony. 

 

  • Expensive Weddings aren’t Necessarily More Beautiful

 

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There’s a common misconception that extravagant weddings are more beautiful. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Even with a simplified wedding, it’s possible to have all the glamor and pomp of a beautiful wedding. 

There’s sophistication in simplicity.  

 

  • They’re Inspired by Competition 

 

Extravagant weddings tend to result from competition. Someone sees or attends a big beautiful wedding somewhere, and they want theirs to measure up to the same standards. Allowing the spirit of comparison to creep in when planning your wedding is a poor choice. 

 

  • Expensive Wedding Magnify Mistakes and Mishaps 

 

With a costly wedding, you want everything to come off perfectly, yet no wedding is without mistakes. When you’ve invested too much time and money in a ceremony, you’re likely to sweat out the small stuff. The thinking is that financial investment should insulate the couple from all forms of imperfections. 

How to Have an Eco-Friendly Wedding

One way to cut down on expenses during a wedding is to have an eco-friendly event. This is inspired by nature and is less wasteful than regular weddings. If you’re looking for eco-friendly ideas for your wedding, here are a few to get you started. 

 

  • Wear a Vintage Wedding Dress

 

A vintage wedding dress is on that has been passed down from other brides. Their prices are much lower, and the good thing is that they are a way of giving back to society. Some bridal shops have an extensive database of pre-loved and donated wedding dresses you can choose from, without compromising on your wedding theme.

 

  • Use Potted Plants for Décor

 

Source your décor flowers locally and go for those that have been grown sustainably. Potted plants will reduce the amount of wedding waste since they can live on afterwards. Potted flowers can also double up as favors to your guests.

 

  • Keep Your Guest List Short

 

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The more the people you have at your wedding, the more the money you’ll end up spending. When sending out “save the date” cards, you’re under no obligation to send to every person on your contact list. 

 

  • Choose Kegs Over Beer Bottles

 

The bar and reception is a source of much of the waste at a wedding. The excessive glassware and beer cans take a toll on the environment when it comes to their disposal. When it comes to the drinks, choose to have several bourbon barrels instead of individual beer bottles. 

 

The recycling of kegs is a lot easier than bottles. They also pose no risk, unlike bottles that are prone to breakages, exposing your guests to injuries.

Final Thoughts 

Your wedding day doesn’t have to be expensive and for good reasons. Instead of spending too much money on a single day’s event, invest more in your marriage life. The most important thing about this day is that you celebrate the bond between you and your spouse.  

 

One way to keep your wedding cost low is to have an eco-friendly wedding. It saves you from excessive spending and reduces the amount of waste generated. Remember also to keep your guest list short, and your budget will be equally small.