Every time you hire a vendor, get it in writing. Until you have a signed agreement, you have no guarantee that the vendor will provide their services to your specifications.

Let your florist choose your flowers. Give the florist your color theme and let him/her choose arrangements that are suiting to the season. Not only will you save money by using blooms in season, your arrangements will probably be even more creative since you gave the floral artist free reign!

Name drop. If you are using a service that was recommended to you by family or friends, speak up. You may receive an extra perk, special service or even a discount. The cliché may ring true: it’s not what you know, it’s who you know!

If you are planning on a tight budget, consider moving your wedding date to a weekday evening or a Sunday. Saturday evenings tend to be more expensive for catering, halls, etc.