🌿 Host a Backyard Bash
If someone you know has a great garden, yard, or rooftop space, ask if you can borrow it for your wedding celebration. You’ll save thousands on venue fees, and it makes the whole event feel personal and relaxed. String up some fairy lights, rent a few tables, and you’re set.
🎶 Curate a Killer Playlist
Instead of hiring a DJ, create your own playlists on Spotify or Apple Music. Make different ones for the ceremony, dinner, and dance floor. Ask a reliable friend to handle the music cues and transitions. Be sure to check with the venue about what kind of sound system they have and check it can play your digital music.
🎨 Borrow Decor
Hit up married friends or local Facebook wedding groups to borrow decor. Tons of people have vases, signage, and fairy lights sitting in their garages. It’s sustainable and saves you money.
📱 Create a Shared Photo Album
Set up a shared Google Photos or Dropbox folder and ask guests to upload their best snaps. It’s free, and you’ll get hundreds of candid moments from different perspectives.
💐 Go Green & Minimal with Flowers
Instead of splurging on huge floral arrangements, go for greenery, candles, and a few statement blooms. Eucalyptus and baby’s breath look chic, smell great, and cost way less.
🥂 Do a BYOB Champagne Toast
Champagne toasts for a big group can get pricey. Offer a communal toast with prosecco, cava, or affordable sparkling wine, or skip it entirely and let guests toast with whatever’s in their hands.
📃 Skip Paper Invites
Save money and trees by sending digital invitations. Check out our range of digital invitations, which are little videos adding that little extra special flair to your invitations. Or order one of our printable invitations and ask for a version you can send by WhatsApp, Messenger and email