Planning Your Wedding on a Budget?
The average wedding in Australia costs $35,500*
Now, we don’t know about you, but we sure don’t have $35,500 just sitting around. And, the truth is that $35,500 is actually a reasonably modest amount.
But, you may be surprised that it is possible to hold a wedding that is affordable whilst still be stylish and memorable.
Here’s our top tips on how to do it:
*source – Easy Wedding Yearly Report
Before you book anything, take a beat.
Sit down with your partner, and think about what really matters on your wedding day, and prioritise two or three things.
Is it:
- Delicious food?
- An outfit that wows?
- A venue to impress?
- Only inviting people who are really special to you?
- Having an Instagramable worth day?
- Florals for days?
Give two or three priorities the bulk of your budget. Everything else? Keep it simple.
Hot tip: No guest has ever gone home saying, ‘Did you see the colour of those napkins?!’
Choose a budget-friendly wedding venue
Your venue is usually where the majority of your wedding budget will go, but it doesn’t have to be.
Look for:
- Small or micro-wedding venues (hello Alter Albion!)
- Weekday or off-peak pricing
- All-inclusive packages (like offered by our friends at Herve’s)
Brisbane has some fantastic options that don’t require a second mortgage, especially if you’re open to something more intimate. That’s exactly why we set up Alter Albion! A ceremony only wedding with us on Mondays to Thursday is only $995. Couple this with Herve’s weekday celebration packages, such as their stand up Le Petite package at just $66 per person for two hours.
Keep your guest list intimate
We know that this can be hard. However, we also know that a lot of people now understand that weddings are expensive. The days of guest lists being 150+ are much more rare now.
Most people understand that every extra guest = more chairs, more food, more drinks, more everything.
A smaller guest list means:
- More meaningful time with your people
- A more relaxed vibe
- A dramatically lower cost
Rethink your wedding outfits
You do not need to spend thousands to look incredible, we promise.
Nor do you need to wear white or wear a suit. Actually, you can wear whatever you want!
Options to consider:
- Off-the-rack or sample sale dresses
- Non-traditional outfits (jumpsuits, short dresses, suits)
- Renting instead of buying
- Facebook marketplace, Depop, or Op Shops
Be smart with photography
We always suggest going for the best photographer you can afford, but if you’re on a budget, choose less hours, rather than a cheaper photographer.
Why? Because the value for money you’ll get from a one hour package with a top photographer like Todd McGaw (who does one hour packages specifically for Alter Albion couples for just $995) will be worth it’s weight in gold. And because our venue is super-photogenic, you’ll end up with a huge variety for that one hour’s worth of photography.
Trust us with this one.
Final thoughts
Don’t think that just because you’re on a budget, that you need your wedding to look or feel cheap.
With Alter Albion + Herve’s + Todd McGaw, you could have a wedding that is so affordable, yet oozes style.
Contact us today to chat further about how we can work with you to create a day that you’ll never forget, and your wallet will thank you for.
info@alteralbion.com