Creative Ways to Make Money for Your Wedding

Borrowing money to pay for your wedding is worrisome because it forces you to start off your marriage with debt. Whether you and your partner need to make enough money to pay for your whole wedding or you just need enough to buy a wedding band and other smaller items, use creative methods to earn money.

Sell Duplicate Items

If you and your spouse-to-be live in separate homes or apartments right now, you likely have many duplicate items that you will not need after you get married. Compare notes and sell some of your duplicate items now to earn some cash to pay for the wedding. Take photos of the items and list them for sale at online classified websites or online auction websites. Your sales from furniture, kitchen wares, books and movies will add up to significant earnings.

Wedding Party Activities

Enlist the assistance of your bridesmaids and groomsmen in helping you make money for the wedding. The best man could organize an auction evening and auction off dates with all of the groomsmen. The maid of honor could organize a themed car wash and have all the bridesmaids dress in costumes and wash cars for money. The bridesmaids also might be willing to hold a bake sale and donate the proceeds to your wedding fund.

Second Job

Use your spare time to make some extra money through another job. If you pick the right job, you can even get exercise at work and lose some weight so you look your best for the wedding. Loading boxes at a shipping facility, walking dogs or doing yard work for the neighbors are active options. Other types of second jobs include tutoring, providing child care, writing for websites, selling crafts and working retail in the evenings.

Do-It-Yourself Discounts

If you cannot figure out how to make enough money for the wedding you of your dreams, cut your costs by using your own skills in some areas. For example, if you were planning to spend $500 on invitations and have only made $200 for them, make your own invitations rather than earning the last $300. Design invitations on the computer and print them on elegant paper for significant savings on your wedding stationary. For savings in another area, rather than hiring a florist, buy wholesale flowers and put together your own bouquets and centerpieces. You can then put the savings toward other expenses for the wedding.