Trim Your Wedding Budget

TRIM YOUR WEDDING BUDGET

Wouldn’t it be awesome to get married without going into debt for years to come, learn how to trim your wedding budget. A wedding ceremony and reception can be a costly affair, but the good news is that you can shave a few thousand dollars off your debt if you are smart with your wedding planning. Here’s how you can save on everything from your Melbourne wedding venue to the catering:

PRIORTISE

How important is it for you to get married in wine country with that perfect dress and that tribute band you’ve always dreamed of? Perhaps there are a few “must haves”, things you absolutely cannot do without. Think about which things you might be better off without, and cut them from the budget for big savings.

BORROW

When you’re getting married, the temptation may be to buy EVERYTHING brand new. After all, it’s your big day, and it only comes around once, right? See if your friends and family have things you can borrow, such as sound equipment, musical talent, veils, bridesmaids gowns, and anything else. You’d be amazed by how much you can save.

ASK FOR REFERRALS

Smart wedding planners will book their Melbourne wedding venues first, and they’ll ask the venue for referrals. Remember that most venues have contacts with catering companies, audiovisual equipment providers, and entertainers. They may even be able to negotiate a lower deal with those vendors if they work with them regularly, so it’s worth asking.

TALENT SCOUT

See if any of your friends have talents you can use to help make your wedding dreams come true. You may find that one of your friends or family members is an ordained minister, or they have a band that would like to play at your wedding. It may be a bit harder to deal with friends and family, but it will definitely save you a small fortune. Trim Your Wedding Budget.

NEGOTIATE

Never take the first price you’re quoted as the last price. Always make sure to negotiate, no matter who you’re dealing with. You won’t get a discount if you don’t ask, so it’s in your best interests to ask your wedding venue, caterer, or other vendors, “What’s the best price you can offer me?”

SHOP AROUND

If you find a wedding venue you feel is perfect, don’t sign the contract just yet. Make sure to visit more venues, and see what the average price is. If the venue of your dreams charges a higher price, they may be willing to drop the cost a bit if you say, “I went to X-venue, and they were offering me the same deal at a much lower price.”

BUY ON CREDIT

When doing your wedding shopping, consider buying EVERYTHING on your credit card. As long as your credit card earns points for each purchase, you’ll save a fortune in the long run. You may even rack up enough miles to take a free vacation or stay at a fancy hotel for a very low price. Even if you have all the money you need to pay for the wedding, consider earning points on your card. Trim Your Wedding Budget.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

WHY IS RED SCOOTER MELBOURNE’S MOST POPULAR WAREHOUSE WEDDING VENUES?

It boils down to one simple thing: our mothers raised us right!

Our mums taught us to:

Be considerate of others and their things

 Treat others like we want to be treated

 Go the extra mile to make people happy

Thanks to these simple life lessons, Red Scooter has made it a point to go above and beyond to give each customer EXACTLY what they want.

LET RED SCOOTER MAKE YOUR WEDDING DAY THE HAPPIEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE

You focus on the ceremony, your family, your friends, and the wild wedding party, and let us handle the details! Our wedding planners will handle everything you need:

 Floral arrangements and décor

 Catering and bar service

 Ceremony and reception seating

 Full facilities and amenities for the bridal party and guests

Our Wedding Planner will take all the stress off your shoulders, and will keep things rolling smoothly until the moment you’re ready to take off for your honeymoon.

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The Trim Your Wedding Budget ideas listed here are only a sample of what Red Scooter The Unique Events Venue can provide at our New York inspired warehouse venues. We can tailor any function package to suit your needs – and this is only limited by your imagination. We specialize in making every occasion a unique experience – from your guests arrival to the last dance we will help bring your dreams to life at Red Scooter.

 Visit us just outside of Melbourne’s CBD, and talk with our professional event planners to see how our award-winning event planning service can help you create the wedding of your dreams! Your satisfaction is our guarantee, and we’ll take all of the stress off your plate – freeing you up to enjoy the wedding you deserve.

 Our convertible warehouse chic event space allows you to put your best event forward. With modern, customisable venues for up to 380 people. Each of our venues lends itself as a blank canvas for you to fully customise.

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AND OUR HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE

Red Scooter is proud of its achievement being voted the Best Function Venue according to Restaurant and Catering Victoria. We have also been commended as The Sustainable Business Award from the Environmental Protection Agency for our responsible environmental practices. Wedding Ceremony & Reception.

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Eammon Hamilton – Director of First Impressions