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Brides on a budget don't necessarily have to be limited to traditional ideas when it comes to their wedding. While there are plenty of ways for you to be thrifty, you can also think of unique ways to work with your budget when choosing your ceremony and reception location. Luckily, we've got plenty of helpful tips for you if you're a bride on a budget that's planning an outdoor wedding.
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1. Limit Your Guest List
It's no secret that outdoor weddings require more prepping and planning when there's a large guest list involved. You should definitely consider going over multiple drafts of your guest list before deciding on a final count. Planning a smaller wedding can definitely save you major money.
2. Choose A Familiar Location
You'll be sure to make trips to your wedding venue location when you're still in your planning stages. It becomes much more affordable to pick a locaiton that isn't too far away for traveling both before and on your wedding day. Plus, a familiar location will also make it easier for you to budget exactly how much money you want to spend since you're more aware of the layout and the space you'll have available for décor.
3. Go Easy On The Décor
Speaking of décor, you can save money on your wedding by limiting how much décor you purchase for your wedding. It's easy to grab decorative pieces as you see them months leading up to your big day, but they can certainly add up quickly-- both in number and in price. Additionally, you might not have as much room to decorate your space as you would in an indoor location. So, remember to go easy on the décor when planning an outdoor wedding.
4. Plan Location By The Off-Season
You should also do plenty of research when choosing an outdoor wedding location. If you're thinking about having one in a beach town or popular campground then you should research off-season prices and information. Remember, an outdoor beach wedding during the summertime can certainly be expensive. Plus, the area won't be too crowded with traffic and your guests won't be faced with crazy expensive hotel room prices come your big day if you plan it for during the off-season.
5. Choose One Location For The Ceremony And Reception
You can also save money on an outdoor wedding by having both your ceremony and reception at one location. In addition to saving money, this will also save time for both you and your guests on your big day-- which you can then spend later on celebrating. This also makes the wedding planning process all-around easier since you'll be communicating with the same group of event professionals from just one location.
