60 Helpful Money Saving Wedding Tips

16. Don’t Guesstimate Your Guest Count

You’ll have to give a guaranteed number of guests — especially if it’s a seated meal. If you have fewer guests than the guaranteed number, you’ll be paying for empty seats.

17. Consider Your Guest List Carefully

“The best way to save money on a wedding is to cut the guest list, hands down” wrote wedding and event planer Danielle Rothweiler.

16. Take Note of Tipping

When you plan your budget, don’t forget to factor in gratuities. Some of these will be spelled out in your contracts, like that of your venue or caterer. But don’t forget those smaller gratuities. Getting your hair done at the salon? You’ll be tipping.

19. Don't Save the Date

Skip the save the dates. They’re fun, but not necessary. Cutting these early notices could save you £50 or more — and that’s before the cost of postage.

20. Test Your Handwriting

Calligraphy is on trend, but hand-lettered envelopes can cost £2 instead, solicit your wedding party or family members to help you address invitations. Remember, the envelope will end up in the trash, but your invitation will likely get prime real estate on someone’s fridge. It makes sense to save money on the piece that will go straight into the recycling bin.