Planning a wedding is a marathon—not a sprint. When you take the wrong approach, you can quickly rack up expenses. If you want to save money along the way, it doesn’t require an on-site accountant. Being mindful of needs and expenses will ensure you plan the wedding you’ve always wanted—without a large price tag.

Money-Saving Tips While Planning a Wedding

1. Shorten the Timeline

One of the best ways to spend less money is to cut the window you’re allowed to spend in. Most couples get married over a year after their engagement. To prevent excess spending, shorten the divide. If you force yourself to plan a wedding in eight months—which is still reasonable—you’ll find it’s easy to focus on big must-haves rather than miscellaneous wants.

2. Schedule Off-Day & -Season

Wedding venues may charge more during wedding season; at the least, you’ll face greater competition that can lead to a price hike. If you’re flexible, schedule your wedding in the late fall rather than late summer to early fall. Also, try to avoid Saturday—the most popular day to host a wedding. Stepping off of peak hours can make scheduling easier and save you money.

3. Find a Full-Service Venue

When exploring wedding venues, find one that has a lot to offer. Those with various banquet room sizes, audio or tech equipment and staff, entertainment, and catering can save you a lot of money. You’ll also reduce a lot of stress since everything is being handled by one experienced party.

If you’re planning a wedding in the Hilliard, OH, area, contact Makoy Center. This popular event space has served the area for over 30 years. They tailor to indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies, private parties, and corporate events of all sizes. Visit their website to explore their accommodations, and call (614) 777-1211 to speak with a representative. You can connect with them on Facebook for news and updates.