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That&#8217;s more than the average price of a new car!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But when you factor in all the costs associated with a wedding like hiring catering,\u00a0renting a venue, decor, and entertainment, it&#8217;s easy to see how it all adds up. So, how do people afford weddings? Are there any secret tricks?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s no surprise that paying for a wedding can be expensive. Check out these 12 different ways you can choose from to help you afford your dream day!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, paying for a wedding shouldn&#8217;t be stressful. It&#8217;s your special day!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Plan an Afternoon Ceremony<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an afternoon wedding, you&#8217;ll save big-time on catering. After all, you won&#8217;t need to offer your guests a full lunch or dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, create a lovely reception with drinks, cake, and refreshments. Your guests will feel treated and you won&#8217;t break the bank.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Choose an Off-Season Date<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May, June, August, September, and October are the most popular months for weddings. By getting married outside of this time frame, you&#8217;ll get a discounted rate from almost any venue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Skip the Favors<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding favors are a common way for brides and grooms to show their appreciation for their guests. 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Before you accept a package deal from your venue, contact vendors separately to see where you can save.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Ask Your Friends to Pitch In<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up for a wedding is a lot of work. And hiring people to help with the set-up can get pricey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, ask for help from your friends and family (the wedding party comes in handy here, too).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can help set up the ceremony and reception areas with chairs, tables, decorations, and centerpieces. Not only will this help you cut costs, but it will also help your loved ones feel like a bigger part of your special day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Advertise in Exchange for a Discount<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering how to pay for a wedding with no money? Well, you may be able to snag a sweet discount by advertising for your vendors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it may sound tacky, you don&#8217;t need to make an announcement for them after the best man&#8217;s speech. All you need to do is leave tasteful business cards in a prime location for your guests to grab on their way out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Be Specific and Ruthless with Your Guest List<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without an exact number for your guest list, you&#8217;ll end up with extra catered food, extra alcohol, and empty seats. And you know what this means: wasted money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid this altogether by making sure that your guest list is specific and up-to-date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And to save even more,\u00a0remove as many people as possible. It may sound harsh, but it will save you tons of money. If there&#8217;s anyone on your list who you&#8217;re not that close with, take them off.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. DIY as Much as Possible<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money doesn&#8217;t grow on trees. But neither do cute table place cards!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don&#8217;t want to break the bank but you want your wedding to have charming, personal touches,\u00a0make them yourself. Try your hand at calligraphy to make signs and cards, and buy your own flowers to make centerpieces and bouquets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may just surprise yourself with your own creativity and handiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Look into a Loan<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re super strapped for cash and unsure of how to afford a wedding that you&#8217;ll love, you may want to look into taking out a personal loan. A loan is a simple way to get money quickly, and you can repay it over a series of months or years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your credit score isn&#8217;t where you&#8217;d like it to be, don&#8217;t stress. Look into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bonsaifinance.com\/loans-bad-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bad credit loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find a lender that&#8217;s right for you<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Forget About Save the Dates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do people pay for weddings? By not paying for excessive snail mail!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Save the date&#8221; cards are cute, but they&#8217;re not necessary. 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Look for Used Options<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do people do with all the specialty items and decor from their weddings? They either trash them or sell them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the people who are selling their used wedding day items to snag some sweet deals. And since the previous owners only used them for one day, they&#8217;re likely to be in great condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Enjoy Your Special Day!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the twelve tips above to create both an affordable and magical day for you and your partner. After all, paying for a wedding shouldn&#8217;t be stressful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To save the most money possible, remember to DIY and to ask for help from friends and family. 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