Spring and summer weddings are being prepared now. There are also trade fairs, like this weekend in Paris. Advice from Fanny Guinochet.
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If you want to get married next spring or during the summer. Cocktail, photographer, caterer: there are a few precautions to take so that it doesn’t cost you a fortune. Decryption with Fanny Guinochet.
franceinfo: It’s a good time to get informed and find out more about this subject. Is there a wedding fair being held in Paris today and tomorrow?
Fanny Guinochet: Yes, so obviously, it all depends on the type of ceremony you want, and the number of guests too. But whatever the configuration, the key word is anticipation. A wedding is often prepared a year, or even two years in advance. The more tight you are to book, the more the prices – for room rental, catering, etc. – will inevitably climb.
So take your time too, because it allows you to compare the prices of different providers and play the competition. In addition, weddings often take place in the summer, but know how to choose a date out of season, that is to say avoid between May and September, when demand is highest. This allows you to reduce the bill by a third on average.
Yes, what is also expensive is the meal?
Yes, but here too, it depends on the drinks. For example, for the wine of honor, prefer sparkling wine, a cocktail rather than champagne. And then one of the current trends that allows you to reduce the bill, while giving a somewhat friendly side, is to think food-truck, rather than classic caterer. Going through local artisans also allows you to gain in quality and reduce the bill.
Also consider the quantity, we often tend to plan too much and therefore throw away. For decoration, you can opt for seasonal flowers, which are less expensive. Moreover, you can take branches, plants or plants instead, which are less expensive than traditional bouquets.
And for the outfit, what can we do?
So, there are several options, but it’s true that the outfit is a high budget item. Look at promotions, old collections, second-hand items that you can improve, personalize, it’s a solution for small budgets.
Especially since renting wedding dresses or suits is becoming more and more popular. There are brands that specialize in this niche. I’ll mention a few: “une robe, un soir”, “les prêteuses”, “ma bonne amie”, which specialize in this niche, or even, more general public like Maje-location, which are focusing on this niche. And then, you can also think about it, if you are just a guest at the ceremony, it’s an economical way to have a chic outfit at a very low price.