As festival-style weddings continue to grow in popularity, many couples are looking for unique ways to celebrate their big day. Festival weddings can be great for couples looking to get married on a budget. With cost-saving ideas like DIY decorations made by your guests, BYO picnics for the wedding feast, and even bell tent glamping accommodation that guests can book and pay for themselves. Read on for more ideas on how to have the perfect festival wedding on a budget.

Set the Tone with Invites (Starting at £5)

When it comes to planning a festival wedding, it's important to set the tone from the start. Fun wedding invitations that reflect the event are a great way to do just that. Ticket-style invites work particularly well for festival weddings and can be customised with all the important details, such as camping opportunities and facilities on your festival site. To create the perfect invitations for your festival-style wedding, consider using a premade template to save costs. Etsy has many you can choose from. You could even print them yourselves, or even better use a digital template to save on postage costs!

Choose the Right Venue (Starting at £500)

Choosing the right venue is crucial for a successful festival wedding. A farm or countryside venue can be a great choice for a festival-style wedding, as they often have ample outdoor space and a relaxed atmosphere that fits the theme perfectly. Venue prices vary greatly depending on location, size, and amenities, but you can find rustic wedding venues starting at around £500.

Hire Bell Tents for Comfortable Accommodation (Starting at £225 per tent for 2 nights)

No festival wedding is complete without a campsite. But your wedding guests don’t need to compromise on comfort with some of the bell tent glamping accommodation on offer these days. At The Glamping Group, we offer beautiful canvas bell tents, with a gorgeous boho interior. They can sleep up to 4 and come fully furnished with a double bed and mattress, hotel-quality bed linen, dried flower decorations and fairy lights. What makes this option great for couples getting married on a budget is our ‘guest booking system’. It enables your wedding guests to simply log into your personal webpage and book and pay for the exact accommodation, with the right number of beds and also any extras that they desire.

Boho style Decorations (Starting from £0)

When it comes to festival wedding décor, the boho style is a popular choice. You can create a laid-back and carefree atmosphere with a combination of pastel and colourful fabrics, dreamy lighting, and rustic details. You can also make use of natural elements like flowers and greenery to add a touch of bohemian elegance. Dried flowers are a great alternative to fresh ones, as they are longer lasting. You can use them for many DIY decorations and can be used for backdrops, bouquets, flower crowns, table centrepieces and many more. Pinterest has millions of ideas. You could even get your guests involved in making decorations by asking them to contribute something creative, like a string of handmade bunting or a painted sign. This way, you'll have personalised and budget-friendly decorations that will make your festival wedding truly unique.

Provide a Checklist for Festival Essentials (Free)

Guests attending a festival-style wedding with bell tents will need a few essentials to ensure they have a great time. Consider providing guests with a checklist of items they should bring, such as layers to put on or take off according to the weather, camping essentials, and sensible footwear. You can create a simple checklist for free using a word processor or Google Docs.

Festival Food and Drink (Starting from free)

You could consider getting a food truck that makes your favourite festival foods, which start at around £300. Alternatively for an even cheaper option you could ask guests to contribute to a buffet or even to bring their own picnics. If you do choose to cater the wedding, consider serving simple and affordable food like hot dogs or pizza.

In addition to food, a festival-style wedding should have a well-stocked bar to keep guests refreshed and hydrated. To keep costs down, you can consider offering a limited selection of drinks, such as beer, wine, and soft drinks, and avoid offering a full open bar. Another option is to have a self-serve bar, where guests can help themselves to drinks and mixers. You can also consider hiring a mobile bar service that specialises in festival-style weddings, which can provide affordable and unique options for your guests.

A DIY festival wedding can be an economical and unforgettable way to celebrate your big day. By choosing a budget-friendly venue, setting the tone with creative invitations, decorating with boho style, providing festival essentials, and offering an array of affordable food and drink options, you can create a truly unique and memorable wedding experience for you and your guests. And for those seeking comfortable and stylish accommodation, hiring bell tents from The Glamping Group can be a great option. With enough glamping accommodation to cater for over 300 guests, it is a magical way of having your guests stay together for even longer for your special occasion. Have a look at our website to find out more about how we can help facilitate your dream festival wedding.

How to Have a Festival Wedding on a Budget