Willing to marry on less popular days or off season?
Can you keep the ceremony and reception at the same (or nearby) location?
Yes
No
Consider a weekday or winter wedding
Limit guest list to cut down on per-head costs
Save on transport costs for guests and wedding party
Repurpose the flowers from your ceremony at your reception
What's your biggest priority when cutting wedding costs?
Yes
No
Open to DIY decor?
Make your own centrepieces, invites, and/or signage
Shop secondhand or borrow items from friends
Yes
No
Do you need a large wedding cake?
Skip the champagne offerings
Yes
No
Opt for a small cake to cut and serve a larger sheet cake to guests
Do you want to mail out invites?
Stick to standard-size envelopes as larger-format invites cost more to mail out
Consider digital invites and create a wedding website for RSVPs
Yes
No
Are upgrades or entertainment extras essential?
Lean into a venue's own aesthetic so you can reduce the amount of decor you might need to buy or rent
Limit extras, such as photobooths and champagne towers
Yes
No
Not sure where to start? These decision trees can help you zero in on your budgeting style
