The Simplest Ways to Save Money For Your Event

We get it, events add up quickly and before you know it, you’re blowing the big B- your budget. So how can you stretch every dollar and still create a beautiful event without feeling like a penny pincher? We’ve seen first hand how these tips below can save you THOUSANDS of dollars.

Select a week day. Avoid Saturdays and you might find venue fees and even other vendors like DJ’s offering mid-week discounts!
Reduce your guest count. Even just cutting back on 10 people, maybe your co-workers who aren’t that close with your family don’t really NEED to attend. If your average cost per person is $75, that can be $750 savings with 10 less people.
Double check package options. Do you really need all 8 hours of photography? Maybe you can get away with 6 instead and save $300. Do the breakdown of vendors hourly rates to compare if a full day package is really what you need.
Reconsider your menu. Is it critical to have a 3 course plated meal? Or would you be up for something fun and unique like a variety of food trucks or a few specialty vendors like an ice cream cart or poke a la carte? Instead of $150 meal per person, you could do $50 per person if you’re simply willing to get a little creative.
Think local. Source locally grown tropical floral and local ingredients in your menu. Save on shipping! With a destination like Hawaii, 90% of all food and goods are imported having a heavy carbon footprint that comes with it. Local small businesses and farms would love the extra support if you are simply a little more intentional about where your event needs come from.

If saving is more important than spending when you consider the big picture of life after planning a huge event… take the time to rethink what is “expected” and instead just do you! It’s 2020 and the best event is one that is unique to you.

Wishing you health and joy,

The Roam Rentals Team

Vendor Love:

Design and Coordination: Marina, Bustle Events - Floral: Ocean Dreamer - Photography: Rae Marshall - Venue: Paradise Cove -Rentals: Accel Rentals

Chelsy TellezApril 15, 2020