Budget-Friendly Wedding Playbook

The wedding market today is dominated by Gen Z and late millennials who increasingly see weddings as a full blown, week long party, valuing experiences and memories more than traditions and rituals. This cohort has an eclectic set of expenses that silently pump up the budget. Here is exactly how you can curb the fluff without compromising on the experience.

Start with the guest list

Before the venue, caterers or decoration, the first order of business is determining your guest list. Your wedding is about you, your partner and your loved ones, the judgemental next door neighbour has no place here. Be intentional with your guest list.

Reuse your decor

Being sustainable has never been cooler, so reuse your decor. Ditch the superfluous decoration, it is so 2016. Minimal floral decorations that segue into nature's backdrop exude luxury in a cost-effective manner.

Hand a camera to your guests

Disposable cameras can be a fun way of engaging with your wedding guests and at the same time help you save up on a photographer, especially if you are someone who loves candid pictures. We know it is important to get those perfect solo shots too, so hire a professional for a few hours before the event to get those in, and let your guests do the magic.

Make the outfit rewearable

Here is our hot take, your wedding outfit should be rewearable. If you are putting in the bucks, you should be able to flaunt it on multiple occasions post wedding. Pick a timeless base piece and tastefully accessorize it for your big day. The trick lies in how you style it, and you will have a different outfit each time. But if you are someone who wants to walk with the trend, we suggest renting your outfit.

How to split the budget

Essentially, allocate about 50 percent of your total budget to venue and catering, 10 percent to decoration, 10 percent to entertainment, 5 percent to beauty and attire, 5 percent to photography and videography, and 20 percent for other miscellaneous expenses, trust us, there are many.