Wedding Saving Tips in Kenya 2022
Having a wedding is likely an expensive affair. You have to budget a considerable amount of money to have your dream wedding ceremony. However, there are places you can adjust a little in order to make your day as memorable as possible without breaking the bank. Today we delve into some of the ways you can save in your wedding budget.
- Elope: Having an elopement ceremony means that you will not spend a lot of money on invitations, food and the majority of the things couples pay for in order to get married in Kenya. All you will need to do here is plan a day so that you can get to the Attorney General’s office to be married. These are usually planned in advance, all you need to pay for is the marriage licence. You could also invite just a few friends and family to witness you saying your vows and have a nice get together in a place of your choice. Make sure your to get your elopement wedding dress from Sidai Brides 🙂Our array of wedding dresses in Nairobi is to die for!
- Hire associates instead of seasoned professionals: If your wedding photographer is charging you too much, ask them who they could recommend within your budget. This allows you to get the photos in nearly the same style but at a lower price. This goes for the musicians and the videographer. For musicians for example, you could enlist the services of music students (graduate) who are yet to finish school. They will most likely know how to play most of the songs you would want perfectly if you are going for a classical feel for your wedding.
- Hire a DJ instead of a band: Bands are really expensive if they are to play very well. Instead of breaking the bank hiring seasoned professional musicians, you could enlist the services of a DJ who will keep all guests entertained at a fraction of the price.
- Buy your wedding dress at sample sales or trunk shows: If you purchase your wedding dress here, you are set to save from 20% to 90% of the original price. Some designers can even make the adjustments you need for a fraction of the price. You however need to be keen on when they happen so be on the look out on social media, subscribe to a few newsletters so that you get notified as soon as the sales or trunk shows get announced. You can get such offers at Sidai Brides in Nairobi. Book your appointment today!
- Hire a wedding planner: They will come in handy especially when it comes to making the time to ensure everything has been done and followed up on. Since time is money, having them will help you avoid the stress that comes with planning a big event allowing you to focus on the particular items you really want to focus on.
- Have the wedding at one venue: having the wedding at one venue means that you will save on transportation costs which can pile up if you have a number of people you are moving from one place to another.
- Have your wedding off season on a weekday: Having such a wedding will help you cut on catering and event costs dramatically. You will also get the best attention since most likely the wait staff will not be in a hurry to finish and leave.
- Rent your accessories: Some of the most gorgeous wedding accessories can be rented for the day instead of being bought and worn once. You could buy just earrings to remind you of your big day, but all the others can be rented for a fee.
Your wedding day need not be an expensive affair. All you need to do is ensure you know what your priorities are so that you spend on the items you really want to spend on.