The #1 way to reduce costs for your wedding

Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal wrote about the rising cost of weddings. Data for the piece was sourced from Zola and The Knot. The national average of $35,000 is likely a bit lower than what couples would typically spend in areas with a higher cost of living – including New England, where budgets of $45,000-60,000 are more common.
 
An expert quoted in the article recommended one big cost savings tip that we’ve shared with many couples over the years – the best way to reduce the overall cost of your wedding is to reduce the guest list. This one move impacts the cost of so many things – including catering, bar and floral. If you’re renting tables, chairs and linens (we include them in our rental, but many venues don’t), reducing your guest count will cut those costs as well. Having a smaller wedding party can also save you money on dresses/tuxes, wedding party gifts, and hair & makeup, if you're helping to pick up the tab for those items.
 
This is all money that go into important things like the venue (which after all is the only thing everyone will remember five years from now) and photography/videography (the only lasting evidence of your day!).
 
So, when you’re making up your guest list, keep this in mind!