3 Alternative Wedding Ideas
Have your wedding cake and eat it too – Ideas for a totally unique wedding, that won’t break the budget.
Want to save on stress and have a unique wedding all while staying within the bridal budget? Here are 3 alternative ideas that are sure to appeal to the bride who’s looking to do just that.
So, put your something borrowed and something blue back in your glory box for now, and let’s have a look at how you can wow your guests, tweak tradition, and save some money, with these alternative tips for a totally original wedding.
Hold your reception at the local pub
This is a planning component that will cater for the fun as well as the budget. There is a choice of great pubs out there with management that are happy to put on a fabulous do for you for a set cost.
Most venues will cater for your guests’ dietary needs, alcohol consumption, while care of your budget as well. Depending on what your pub offers, you could opt for extras like finger foods or starters, and you’ll have an array of beverages to choose from for you and your guests. So, support your local. No need for hiring seating and tables or searching for good caterers. It’s a ready-made party venue and will no doubt, have your vibe covered. Just think, a celebration that won’t be forgotten – plus, the beers are on tap!
Micro weddings
In recent times we’ve had to change the way we gather due to Covid. A micro wedding could be a more do-able celebration as restrictions ease. With the head count at micro weddings being less than 50 guests, let’s face it – that makes it more likely to actually happen.
But doom and gloom aside, there are heaps of good reasons to go micro. Writing up your guest list can become a nightmare and numbers can soon blow out if you’re trying to invite people just to please others. By cutting out guests who are not close, it will be a whole lot easier to only invite those who really matter to you both. Ask anybody who’s been married for over 20 years if they’re still in contact with all the people that attended their wedding. My bet is, at least 50% of the guests that went to their wedding are no longer in their lives.
Less in one aspect can mean more in others. With less to plan, you will have more time and headspace to enjoy. Less guests means more choice in venues, so small restaurants, bars and pubs can all be in the running to hold your event. Also, with no need for a huge wedding cake, you can have whatever cake you desire at less cost.
A micro wedding doesn’t need to have micro impact. No matter how intimate your gathering is, you will still want to cherish the memory of the day forever. Hiring a professional photographer regardless of the size of your gathering will ensure that your wedding and intimate group of guests are captured perfectly. So, your micro wedding will never be forgotten – unlike all the extra guests at that you left off your list.
A wedding without flowers
Have you chosen your flowers yet? If you haven’t, I can tell you that, although they are beautiful, they can get very expensive. By having a wedding without flowers, you can save money, will look/feel great, and will give tradition a little tweak.
Some brides are now carrying different bouquets and breaking the old mold. Think outside the traditional square of the flower bouquet and hold a yummy bunch of doughnuts, a fan or even a parasol. Paper flowers, while still a little traditional looking, can be just as beautiful as the real thing but they can come in your chosen color or style, and they don’t even have to be in season.
Another fun, sneeze free alternative is handmade bouquets made from felt, ribbon, buttons, and bows. No matter what your preference, there’s a beautiful alternative to flowers that can suit your budget, your style, and your allergy status.
By using a great venue for your celebration, keeping your guest list VIP only, and choosing alternatives to some old faves you really can have your cake and eat it too.
Imagine this, you can have a micro wedding with just close family and friends (or even less), hold the celebration at the local pub and go flower free (but still beautiful). It could be the perfect alternative wedding!
Have a great day!
