Photography: Absolutely Loved Photography | Venue: Kahala Resort
As the holiday season is a fun and festive time, for many of us it is also a more expensive time as the costs of gifts and food for holiday parties can add up! And on top of that, having to plan a wedding at the same time can be an EVEN MORE stressful task especially for determining your wedding budget. To hopefully help you still enjoy the holiday season while planning your ideal day we are sharing 7 money saving tips for planning your wedding in Hawaii!
Photography: Shaneika Aguilar | Venue: Hawaii Vista Weddings
Select a Day in the Off Peak Season
As Hawaii is a very popular travel destination especially in the summer and fall, selecting a wedding date outside of the months of May - October could save you money on the venue and especially on any travel costs. So rather than a day in June, consider a day in the very early or later half of the year to avoid the busy wedding summer season.
Utilize a Wedding Website
Rather than continuously sending out multiple stationery items or having to provide stamps to your guests for their RSVP cards, by having a wedding website you can direct your guests to RSVP and check your website for additional information. This will save you costs on mailing and printing fees which can definitely add up if ordering stationery items to be shipped to Hawaii.
Order Items in Advance
Speaking of ordering items, as Hawaii is not part of the contiguous United States, having items shipped to the islands can get expensive. In order to reduce the amount of money you’ll have to spend on shipping fees make sure to order items early so that you won’t have to pay for rush fees or overnight shipping!
Shop the Sales
Whether it’s attire, decor, or vendor services keeping your eyes and ears open to sales, coupons, or even giveaways on social media can help you get the item/service that you want at the price that you want!
Consider New Vendors
Though it can be seen as a risk, if you’re willing to give new vendors a chance to work at your wedding they are typically more affordable as they are new to the industry and don’t have as many years of experience as other vendors do.
Opt for Silk Florals
A topic we’re slightly biased on as our sister company, Borrowed Blooms offers beautiful silk/faux florals that can be rented at a very affordable price for weddings in Hawaii! And as florals are often one of the most expensive areas of a wedding, opting for flowers that are not only faux but are also rented rather than bought can save you a lot of money!
Go With Something Borrowed
One of the best ways to avoid spending money is to BORROW! For instance, using jewelry from your mother or soon to be mother-in-law rather than buying new accessories is not only a way to save money but is also a very sweet way to include your current and new family into your wedding day as well!
Photography: Mike Pham Photography
For more money related tips check out our blogs on the following wedding budgeting topics!
XOXOXO
(A Perfect Day)