How Much Does It Cost To Get Married?
How much does it cost to get married?
For many couples this is an important factor and is often a reason why couples keep delaying their wedding day. However, there are ways to keep costs down and still have a day to remember. Besides, not everyone wants a traditional wedding with all the trimmings – some couples would rather just slip quietly away and have a no fuss wedding somewhere special. Keeping it Short and Sweet.
I have conducted Surprise Weddings at pubs, backyard bbq’s, park picnics – and even, most recently, in the middle of Christmas Lunch when all the family were gathered together, glass of wine in hand. (That was fun!) Go to my Reviews to read what Donna and Ed had to say about their Christmas Day Surprise Wedding.
I conducted a Simple Marriage Ceremony at the Crystal Room in Burswood Towers last year, which was perfect for this particular couple. The groom was shy and hated crowds, so their parents paid for a night at the Crown Towers as their wedding present. We met just before sunset and went through the 5 minute ceremony, with 2 staff members as witnesses. The views were magnificent. The couple had a memorable dinner and a wonderful mini-break in a fabulous setting. Next day, they joined their parents back at home for a family lunch. Perfectly lovely and no need to mortgage the house!
So how much does a simple, registry style wedding cost in Perth?
- Midweek, simple ceremony in a central location. Any time, from 6am – 7pm. Less than 10 guests. From $300.
- Weekend, simple ceremony in a central location. Any time, from 6am – 7pm. Less than 10 guests. From $350. (Mid to late afternoons will cost a little more).
If you want something more traditional, then I can create a beautiful, fun and personalised ceremony for you. We would work together on this, so that we tell ‘your story’ and have your guests feeling truly present with you and hopefully having some fun – and maybe even a few tears – along the way.
How much does a traditional wedding cost in Perth?
- Midweek, traditional ceremony in a central location. Any time, from 6am – 7pm. $450 – $600
- Weekend, traditional ceremony in a central location. Any time, from 6am – 7pm. $550 – $800
In summary, there are a number of ways to keep costs down. Some ideas below:
- Have no guests and no reception. Elopement Style Wedding. At a park, at a restaurant or the beach.
- Have a Surprise Wedding. This way you can keep things very simple at a gathering that has already been planned.
- Have a Traditional Wedding – but be creative with the timings. Monday – Thursday will bring savings all round, as vendors will usually discount these days. If a Saturday or Sunday, sometimes you can negotiate a discount for morning or lunchtime ceremonies. Having a lunchtime reception works particularly well if there are young children involved.
Remember, you can always have a simple, registry style wedding now whilst funds are tight – and then have a Wedding Celebration (or Renewal of Vows) later. Complete with Wedding Dress, Bridal Party, Reception etc… How much fun would that be!
If you would like a chat about some of these options, I am happy to run through some of these ideas with you. No ‘hard selling, I promise’ ? Just click on the name here…. Liz Hayes Celebrant.
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