Bridal showers could be expensive. Determining your budget from the beginning Is essential to hosting a great money friendly bridal shower. If you are on a tight budget, then these tips will surely help you out.
In this blog post, we will go over 7 tips to alleviate some of your financial concerns when it comes to your bridal shower. These tips will help you find creative ways to celebrate while saving some cash.
There are a number of ways to budget for your bridal shower. From being very strategic about the location all the way to creating you own centerpieces. remember that budgeting does not necessarily mean cheap or that you have to miss out on something.
7 Creative Bridal Shower Budgeting Tips
So let’s get into it here are the best budgeting tips for a money saving bride to be or bridesmaid.
1. Host it at home
If you are on a tight budget, it makes more sense to host the bridal shower at your home. This s more budget friendly than renting out a hall or having it at a venue. Have the party take place at your house, or a friend’s house, patio or garden.
2. Figure out the food type
Instead of being the jack of all trades, pick a food type and stick to it. For example, if you are having a breakfast showers, stick to bagels pastries and coffee. Or if it is an afternoon tea party, have different types of teas and some hors’dervers. The best options meals other than serving lunch or dinner. They require more food options.
If there are some diet restrictions, be sure to take that in consideration. There are plenty Keto friendly and vegetarian recipes to use if that is the case.
3. Buy food or liquor from a wholesale outlet
Be sure to get your food form your local Wholesaler. I am from Connecticut so stores BJ’s, or Sam’s Club are great places to shop when you are hosting a bridal shower on a budget. At these places with a membership, you will be able to buy in bulk for less.
4. Alcohol free
A way to save a lot of money is to not have any alcohol at the bridal shower. Instead you can have exotic punches or sparking water. This will definitely keep money in your pocket because you won’t have to spend money or expensive high end liquor.
5. Recruit college students
If you do have a bar you can hire college student (21+) to tend to the bar. They don’t cost too much and will be happy to help you tend to your guests.
College students could also help with bridal shower games, photos, transitions and so much more. They are great to have on hand. They make great hosts and will not charge you an arm and a leg for their help.
6. Less expensive catering options.
Don’t go too fancy with the catering. If there is a local restaurant that you love, check their prices and their competition. Do not have your heart set on one caterer. Weigh our options and pair them up with your budget.
7. Create your own centerpieces.
There are so many resources on Pinterest and Instagram on how to create your own decorations and table designs. Be sure to use DIY guides online instead of buying pre made centerpieces. You will find that authentic decorations look better anyways. Use your own floral arrangements and décor. Remember. Your local dollar store is your best friend!
Balloons, Balloons and Balloons!
Balloons are great decorative options for bridal showers. They look great and they won’t break the bank.
Conclusion
In conclusion, if you are on a tight budget, using these simple tips will save you some money when getting prepared for hosting a bridal shower.