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How to Plan a Wedding on a Budget: 12 Ways to Cut Costs
Practical, proven ways to cut wedding costs without it looking cheap.
Biggest levers
- Cut the guest list: every guest costs roughly $100–$250
- Choose a Friday, Sunday or off-season date
- Pick a venue that includes tables, chairs and catering
- Book a photographer for 6 hours, not a full day
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Free Wedding Planning Checklist
A 12-month wedding timeline and budget cheat sheet to print today.
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Wedding Budget Planner
Category budget, deposits, balances and due dates, all auto-calculated.
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Free Wedding Planning Checklist
A 12-month wedding timeline and budget cheat sheet to print today.
Download free →Wedding Budget Planner
Category budget, deposits, balances and due dates, all auto-calculated.
Get it →