Do you have a limited budget for your wedding day, but still want to organize an amazing party with all the finer details? Follow this wedding budget advice to help minimize your costs and guide your guest list in the right direction.

The most important factor is your guest list. Each guest will easily cost you 150 euros, but likely more. You should take a critical deep dive into your guest list. Here are the five questions to ask yourself if you are struggling with narrowing it down.

1. Did they acknowledge your engagement?

2. Have you seen them in the last year?

3. If the answer was no, maybe because they don’t live near you, do they make an effort to see you when you are nearby or stay in touch with you while you are apart?

4. Have you met their significant other or family?

5. Do they pass the call or FaceTime test? If you rang them up right now, would they answer or at least text you back? 

Of course there are other ways you can save money, especially if your guest list is already at a minimum. Here is some other wedding budget advice to help save in other areas.

Something Borrowed: Do you want a beautiful veil for your wedding dress, but has the dress itself already ate up your budget? Would gold jewelry look beautiful with your outfit, but you don't have the money to splurge? Does an acquaintance have a nice vintage car that could serve as your getaway car? Borrowing is encouraged! Borrowing things from parents, grandmothers, or friends will make your day feel more sentimental.

DIY: For the crafty and constructive, a few simple DIYs can help bring down those extra unexpected costs. If planned out well in advance, it can be a stress free experience that will be a good bonding moment. 

Buy or Rent: Have you ever considered renting a wedding suit or dress instead of buying one? It’s a big expense for a garment that you only wear once. What are you going to do with all the decor you purchase after the big day? There are many options to rent if you know where to look - you can quickly save a lot of money when you opt for this.

Time of Year: An important factor to consider is the time of year. Supplier and venue rates during high season, which falls from early summer to mid fall, will be drastically higher. Also, booking a venue on a Saturday versus a Wednesday will make a massive difference. If you want to prioritize your money on things other than a venue, we recommend looking in low season or on weekdays.