How To Cut Down Your Wedding Budget

Avoid Peak seasons:

Getting married in winter opposed to summer will give you more date availability as well as lower prices compared to peak wedding seasons

Shop locally for flowers:

Locally grown and sold flowers that are in season will be considerably less expensive than flowers that are out of season and being shipped from out of town places

Explore your cake options:

A cake with buttercream frosting and a basic flavor like vanilla or chocolate will be much less expensive than a premium flavor cake that’s covered with fondant. A naked cake with little icing is an even thriftier and trendier option!

No hard alcohol:

By limiting the open bar to just wine and beer and maybe a signature drink, it will much a much smaller bill for the bride and groom.

Have a smaller wedding party:

A small wedding party with 2 or 3 people will allow you to have a much smaller budget for things like bouquet for each bridesmaid

Trim your guest list

Cutting down your guest list by 8 or 10 people at a time will require less tables needed

Cut down on photography time:

Having your photographer leave as the night is winding down is a smart option to save a bit of money and avoid any unwanted pictures of the end of the night

Book a DJ:

A great quality DJ will be much nicer on your budget than a live band of any sort

Explore other menu options:

Considering a reception in the morning or early afternoon allows you to save money by serving breakfast or brunch instead of a costly dinner menu

 

 

Feature Friday: Castle Hotel & Spa

Castle Hotel & Spa is located on the highest point in Westchester County, New York, just 30 minutes north of Manhattan. The stunning castle offers 31 rooms, as well as 6 luxury suites, fine dining, and brand new spa amenities. 

It is the perfect location for guests that have always dreamed of a breathtaking, fairytale wedding. The outdoor terrace and gardens offer the perfect backdrop for a truly memorable ceremony and a tranquil and relaxing cocktail hour. 

 The enormous castle gives guests several options for creating an event completely tailored to taste. For larger weddings or destination weddings, the castle can be completely bought out for a day, weekend, or even a week at a time. This gives guests the freedom to explore the entire property and transform it into their perfect wedding vision.

For weddings that are more intimate, the option of booking a private wing is a popular choice. This includes private ballrooms and private bathrooms that give guests seclusion while still being able to explore an entire wing of the property! 

The Private Events team assured that The Castle has everything to provide the wedding of your dreams. This encompasses everything from stunning suites, to on site catering and beautiful décor that is all taken care of by the natural beauty of the historic castle.

Castle Hotel & Spa goes beyond their reaches to accommodate any bride that has fallen in love with the property, to assure that they can make her dream vision come to life.