For the record, I absolutely hate using the word “cheaper” and rather “less expensive”. I feel that cheap demeans the facts that people are trying to get the best bang for their buck. With how expensive weddings are this day and age, who can blame a single person for trying to get more for their money?
One of the bigger chunks of change that your wedding budget is going towards is the venue cost. The probability of getting a deal based on the day or month for your venue is more likely than for catering or vendors. It all boils down to our favorite economics theory of supply and demand. Trying to get a deal on ANY wedding detail in the months of June or October will be a miracle to say the least. These are the busiest times for weddings, and someone will be willing to pay full price for these services. January or February dates? Let’s talk.
Certain services such as catering must pay for the food, pay for the staff to make it, and the staff to serve it. Very rarely can they give a discounted rate because they honestly cannot afford to. They would be losing money quite frankly. The venue, however, will be there and unoccupied until someone rents it.
The best time to book a venue for a wedding would be January or February and on a Friday or Sunday. Most venues have discounted rates for those particular months and any off-Saturday day of the week.
In a rush? Even better! Venues typically book up a year in advance for popular dates, and their calendars are pretty solidified by about 9 months out with events. For instance, if you visit a venue in October and want a wedding for the next year before or on the next summer, the chances of getting a better rate are higher. Most people will have booked the popular dates, so the venue will want to book the other dates.
Elle B. 