Create Your Dream DIY Wedding Without Spending A Fortune
The Penji team would like to formally congratulate you on your engagement!
A beautiful ceremony, the perfect dress that fits seamlessly, your friends and family all gathered together and staring down the aisle at your handsome husband-to-be smiling awaits. The day of your wedding is going to be the day you are going to remember for the rest of your life. You are only one step away from married life!
However, before reaching that ‘happily ever after’ point we understand that it might be nerve-wracking. Planning a wedding can get pretty overwhelming with the million things to consider and check off.
Putting Budget into Perspective
Planning a wedding is something new and you might be a bit confused about where to start. One of the first and most important things to consider is your wedding budget. After all, that dream wedding you were envisioning won’t be so pretty if it’s leaving you thousands of dollars in debt. Not surprisingly, weddings can easily become expensive if you’re not careful. Let’s look at some important statistics to take into consideration.
- On average, a wedding costs $33,900 in the United States.
- The average marrying age of a bride is 27, while the average marrying age of a groom is 31.
- At an age range of 25 to 34 years: $837 weekly/$43,524 annually
Overall, that’s an estimate of 39% of an average bride and groom’s combined income in a year that would be necessary for the wedding.
How can you cut down on some costs?
Some people have savings or are fortunate enough to have parents and in-laws to aid in the wedding budget. However, if you’re not as fortunate or in general are trying to have a wedding that won’t break your wallet, then you might want to consider some ways to cut down on the cost. One way to lower the cost of your wedding without lowering the quality of your DIY wedding is to take on some of the decor planning into your own hands. This can be great especially if you genuinely enjoy DIY, already have a general idea of the wedding theme in mind, or have great organizational and planning skills.
Signs you should plan your own wedding:
You’re picky
Planning a wedding can get messy. Everyone has a say or an opinion on how things can be done differently or improved. It’s easy to forget that at the end of the day this is going to be you and your husband’s special day alone. When you remember your wedding in thirty or forty years you want to remember your wedding as the happiest day in your life and not others. Having the creative freedom to design your wedding to be the way you want it to be can make planning smoother in the long run.
You have the time
Time is a big factor when it comes to planning a wedding. Planning a DIY wedding in a year versus planning a DIY wedding in five months is far more feasible. Trust us, with ample time and the organizational skills to back it, planning your own wedding is possible. Still not too sure? There are wedding planner apps that can help you with that!
A Wedding Planner can get expensive
A wedding planner can feel like a luxury especially if your budget is small. On average, wedding planners ask for between 10 to 20 percent of your total budget in return for their services. That’s a big chunk of your budget. It’s totally possible to make that dream wedding into a reality without relying on a wedding planner. Better yet? That’s money that could be going into a better venue or that dress you have been eyeing but is slightly out of your price range!
You have a creative vision
Some people just know what they want for their wedding. They know the theme, location, dress they want, etc. If you’ve been dreaming of your wedding since you were young or in general know what kind of wedding, then you’d greatly benefit from planning your wedding yourself. After all, why would you need to consult someone else when you can follow your heart? Here are some ideas that can also help you get started.
