I don?t know if you’re aware, but weddings are super expensive. In the United States, the average wedding costs just over $33,000 dollars?and let?s be honest, most couples just don?t have that kind of moolah lying around. This might be why ?budget-saving? tricks are popular: DIY décor, digital invites over stationary, asking your friends to be vendors ?as a gift? (which, by the way, I don?t advocate) are all ways to save a few pennies on your special day.
However, there is another way to make your wedding costs less overwhelming: simply cut some things from the budget! Here are a few unessential items you can afford to scratch off your list.
1. Welcome Bags
If guests are coming to your wedding from out of town, it?s customary to provide them with a welcome bag filled with goodies and tips for entertaining themselves in the area. While this is a lovely gesture that your family and friends will undoubtedly appreciate, it can also add up. Cutting out the welcome bags can help you save a decent chunk of change (depending on how many out-of-towners you?ve invited). However, this doesn?t mean you should leave those guests completely out in the cold; instead of telling them about the hottest restaurants or points of interests, schedule an evening where you show them the sights! This will allow your guests to get to know your town and stay entertained in a cost-effective way.
2. Ceremony Programs

Here?s the thing about welcome programs: if they?re there, people will read t...