Wedding Costing Part 1

One of the most complicated part on planning your BIG day is about the costing. We should really concern about the maximum benefit at the minimum cost, as stated on the basic principles of economics. Those moments will only happen once in a life time, hopefully, and sure we want it to be unforgettable and spectacular. Many couples spend a really, i mean REALLY BIG BUCKS onto their wedding. But for me, i want to keep it as low as possible, so we still have some to spend in the future, let's say for our house and car. Therefore, my friend. You need strategy. 

Here, i'd like to share some tips regarding to how to reduce your wedding cost. First thing to do is Budget Allocating for your "W" thingy. It may varies on every couple, depends on your priority.  But i guarantee, about 45% should be allocated to Venue and Catering. The second important thing for me is bridal and make up. So, let's put 10%-15% on this thing. Then, you can allocate 10% each for entertainment and photo+videography. Every couples have their own concern, so please modify those numbers according to your needs. Click  here to use the wedding budget calculator for free. 

Reduce The Number Of the Invited Guests 
I know it's hard for us, Indonesian to make a simple and intimate wedding party. Looks like it becomes a tradition to invite guest as much as possible, mostly from family and your parents relatives, and of course friends and colleagues, and co-workers. Start to make an intimate scale from those list and if possible, do the cutback. 



Invitation and Souvenir

Survey several invitation vendors, and you can choose the ready stock design. It doesn't have to be on a big size, but you should rather play with the material, color, motif, texture, font, and accent to make it slightly different with the previous one. 

You can also explore your creative side by creating your own wedding invitation. If you don't have the template,  ask your friend who good at this thing for help or search printable wedding invitation on the internet, for FREE. Once again, HAIL TECHNOLOGY!YIPPIE!! 



I want my invitation to be simple and cost friendly, so the second alternatives is a YES. Besides that, digital wedding invitation could also reduce the cost. For example, use Facebook, email, or even create your own wedding blog to spread the news. Don't forget the RSVP :)

Classic Style RSVP 

RSVP

The more the merrier. But with more guest comes great responsibility, which is feed them with the best dishes. RSVP will help you predict how many guest will come which is related to how many dishes that you should provide, maybe not in a precise number, but it will help. 

Fun Photo Booth

For souvenir, choose something with valuable function so that your gift wont ended up in a trash can. For alternatives,choose mirror, sewing kits, notes, key chain, photo frame,or accessories box.  Another option, photo booth can be a great idea, because it fun, simple, and your guest affirmatively could pose as crazy as possible with several properties and your initial on the photos of course. 




Venue and Decoration

Beautiful Flowers on The Table Set

Choose a naturally beautiful wedding venue so you shouldn't allocate too much budget for decorating. Simple but elegantly romantic will be my choice to decorate the outdoor wedding on Maxi's Resto . Artificial flower will give you an advantage on the economic side but please choose the type and color carefully,  so it doesn't look cheap. 

Bring Out Your Creative Ideas

But still, 100% artificial isn't good enough, so choose local fresh flower for decorating severeal spots that matter the most. Mix the decoration with lampione, candle, balloons, wooden material, candies, cupcakes, or even the Do It Yourself ornament. Don't forget to define the big theme and color palette. 



Food

Cute Sweet Corner

Besides the bride and the groom, food also become the center of attention. So prepare the best dish that you can afford. Allocate the buffet for more food stall. At least you should have 6 stalls more or less, including dessert and beverages. Choose uncomplicated yet interesting food for your dishes. Live cooking is a great choice to attract more guest.


Divide the buffet for at least 4 section: VIP, family, and 2 more for the guest. How many portion should i order? Use the 80% formula. For example, i will have about 1000 guest on my wedding, so i should provide 800 portion of dishes. Then, use the 60%:40% formula for buffet and food stall. But again, feel free to modify those numbers according to your needs. 


Documentation and Entertainment

Awwwwww :')

Hire a high quality wedding photo or videographer which is still on your budget list. For inspiration Axioo is highly recommended. Find the right concept, technique, style, and toned for further discussion with the chosen vendor. Some vendors offer pre wedding, wedding, and video package which is cheaper. You could also use your family or friends talent to help the professional documented your BIG day. To press the expense, choose a minimalist wedding album. For the outdoor entertainment, try choose an acoustic guitar and cajon performance with a melody that comes out from violin, saxophone, and flute. 



Well, that's all for now.Happy Reading

Bissous,

Nika