4 creative ways to reduce wedding costs

by Chris Gottschalk, First Alliance Credit Union

One of the happiest events in almost any couple’s lives is getting married. It’s also one of the most expensive. Paying for the venue, the catering, the decorations and even the transportation can quickly add up to tens of thousands of dollars.

The cost of a wedding can cause many people to have serious doubts about whether they can put aside enough money for anything more than a modest ceremony. However, there are ways to reduce the cost of your wedding without feeling as though you’re sacrificing an important aspect of your special day.

Get Married During the Off Season

People tend get married not just during certain months, but also certain days, including October 22, May 21 and June 18. If you can pick a day for your wedding that falls outside the popular days to get married, you could end up saving a lot of money.

 

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