Next time you send or receive party invitations, consider a new way to fund the costs. When it comes to party planning, even for small events, the costs can really begin to add up. Even when planning for holiday gift giving, there always seems to be this mad rush of thoughts about how you are going to fit all you need to do into your very specific budget. Our party experts want to help. We’ve put together some great saving tips to help you plan for the next big event in your life.
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Piggy Bank. Put money away each week for your friend’s upcoming wedding, or baby shower, as soon as you know about it. Start with $10 a week. You’ll be surprised how much money will accumulate!
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Savings account. If you don’t trust yourself to keep cash lying around, open a savings account, (preferably a high interest one) and put money in it each week
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Short term. If the event comes is sprung on you with little time to plan. Consider taking money from your savings like a loan to yourself. Set up a realistic time frame of repayment and make payments back to yourself accordingly. This is much better than putting it on a credit card and accumulating interest!
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Say No. if it really will put you in a financial bind, say no. That may be easier said than done but telling your friend that, “sure I’ll fly to Hawaii and be your bridesmaid,” when you have no way of paying for it, won’t be fun for anyone. You’ll be stressed and likely unable to enjoy yourself.
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The holidays. Start saving for the holidays as soon as they are over. Put money away each month and when the holidays come around, you’ll have a funds to start shopping with!
Good luck to you as you plan for your upcoming wedding, baby shower, birthday party or even just the holiday season. A little planning can save you a lot of stress!
