1) Heavy florals
Large flower arrangements are going to be one of the priciest line items in your floral budget. I might suggest transferring some of the florals from the ceremony to the reception (for a buffet or bar) to get the most bang for your buck.
2) Scaling up your rentals
You’ll want to limit significant furniture rentals and consider using disposable plates/ flatware for your wedding. While the cost of these single items isn’t great, they can add up quick.
3) Splurging on a videographer
If a wedding video is important to you, I recommend absolutely booking a videographer. But if this is a wedding item you can go without, skip the videographer and spend that money elsewhere. There are a handful of wonderful and affordable videographers to choose from as well!
4) Venues that aren’t inclusive
If your venue includes tables and chairs, that’s one less rental item for you to budget. Even better if they have table cloths that coordinate with your décor palette. You may want to consider
5) Tent rentals
These are an incredible option for an indoor/ outdoor event, but they don’t come cheap. You may want to ask your venue if you can share a tent with the event before or after yours.
6) A large guest list
The more the merrier when we’re celebrating you. But a bulging guest list is one of the quickest ways to make your event considerably more expensive. Catering will be one of your greatest costs, and when you’re paying for food per person, a larger guest list can push you over budget.
7) Paying for alcohol by the glass
Some venues require you to purchase your alcohol through an in-house caterer. If you have the option to buy your own alcohol (think Costco) it can significantly reduce that portion of your catering/ bartending cost.
