Saving up for a wedding:
Starting a side job now can make your dream wedding a reality
Your wedding might be one of the most important social events for you in your life. It’s the day when the two of you become a family. It represents your commitment to one another and the start of a new chapter in your lives together. Planning a wedding takes a lot of time, effort, and money. But it’s worth it because it’s an opportunity for the people you love to come together and celebrate with you.
But how much does a wedding cost? You might be surprised to find out that it can cost a lot more than you think, so saving up now by working a side job can make your dream wedding come true. Today, Virginia Cooper from Learn a living has some tips to get you started!
How Much Will You Need?
First, Hitched notes that you should set a budget for your wedding and stick to it. This will help you keep track of how much money you have spent so far. Second, think about what the most important aspects of your wedding are and focus on them first. Third, talk to people who have been married before and ask them for advice on how they managed to save money on their event. Fourth, consider what kind of food and drinks you want at your event and ensure the venue will provide them for free or at a discounted price.
An Unexpected Investment That Will Really Pay Off
One investment you should start making now is on learning to dance. You’ll be the centre of attention, especially for that first dance, so you really want to make certain you’ve got the classic moves down. Beginning ballroom dancing classes are not only fun, but you’ll get the chance to learn the dances that will amaze and dazzle your guests.
Paying for It All
Once you’ve picked a date and considered your budget, you’ll want to start putting money aside weekly into a “wedding” account. If you don’t want to dip into your savings to pay for your wedding, you can earn the money to pay for it by working a side job. Here are a few that shouldn’t take up too much of your time but can be just enough to help pay for those wedding expenses.
Pet Sitting: Start with friends, neighbours, and work colleagues who are going on vacation or just want someone to come to walk their dog while they’re at work. You can build up a nice portfolio of recommendations that way.
Child Care/Babysitting: There is some pretty decent money to be made by providing childcare for working parents. One way to find work is to register with Care.com. The service is very inexpensive to use and they’re a great site for finding the kind of family and hours that suit your schedule.
Catering Assistant: Call some of your local caterers and ask if they need assistants. It will be mostly evening and weekend work, and it will be fun to get out there and be part of other people’s celebrations and events.
Tutor: If you’re skilled in math and science, Thinkster points out that those are two of the most sought-after tutors, and it pays very well. Also, music and language instructors are in demand for both young people and adults.
These are just a few ideas, but if you consider what your skills are, you’ll be surprised how many opportunities there are for you to earn enough for the big day.
Business Practicalities
Your side job may become an actual business for you; in that case, there are a few matters you’ll have to consider. First, forming a business entity is important if you're launching a new business. You'll need to ensure that the name you are intending to use for your entity is not already in use, though. Secondly, it’s a good idea to get your resume together with updated information and recent experience, and save it as a PDF for dissemination. Thanks to online resources, you can try this tool to convert your resume from PDF to Word when necessary.
Planning your dream wedding can be stressful, but you’ll rest far easier once you know how you’ll pay for it. And you may just end up with a great new business you never thought of before. Maybe you and your new spouse will not only be bride and groom but business partners, as well!
Written by: Virginia Cooper