Wedding Expenses You Can Skip

Show Notes

0:33 Welcome back to the Guide Gals! Today we will be talking about what you can leave behind in the wedding planning process
1:56 Beverages of the day!
4:36 Caroline’s recent wedding side quests
7:22 Getting into the episode
7:29 Expense 1: The Venue
8:50 The “downsides’ of a more inexpensive venue
12:23 Expense 2: Wedding Parties
15:14 Expense 3: Pre Wedding Events
16:22 Smaller gatherings can be more meaningful
17:25 Expense 4: Engagement Photo Session
17:37 Check out our episode about wedding photography for more info on wedding photography
18:28 Check out our episode with Mackenzie Richards on her experience with an engagement session
18:50 As much as there are benefits to an engagement shoot, it is not necessary
19:29 Our recommendations if you choose not to do an engagement shoot
21:43 Expense 5: Outfit Changes
21:58 Check out our episodes on Celebrity Weddings (Listen Here!) and Wedding Wardrobes (Listen Here!) for more on outfit changes 
23:10 Other places to buy outfit changes
23:50 Expense 6: Expensive Flowers
24:20 Where to get bulk flowers
24:33 Alternatives to fresh flowers
24:55 Choose a venue with natural beauty to allow for less decor
25:25 You don’t need florals for your wedding party
26:01 Ask your venue for advice (Listen to our episode all about this topic here!)
27:07 Expense 7: Elaborate Centerpieces
28:20 Expense 8: Rentals
31:01 Expense 9: Vendor Packages
32:14 Expense 10: Servers and Appetizers
33:07 Expense 11: Dinner
33:30 What to do if you decide not to offer dinner 
35:33 Expense 12: Champagne Toast and Alcohol
36:42 Reducing costs on the bar
37:42 Drink tickets
38:10 Communicate with your guests when it comes to alcohol
38:50 Expense 13: Live Entertainment
39:35 Expense 14: Wedding Favors
40:05 Pro Tip: Make wedding favors functional
40:52 Wrapping up the episode and final remarks
41:32 Listen to Episode 1 for more budgeting tips!
41:58 More resources on HereComestheGuide.com! (Check them out here!)
43:02 Where to find more of The Guide Gals!