10 Tips for Taking Advantage of Black Friday Deals for Your Wedding
If you’re planning for your dream wedding next year, you probably wish that your parents started a wedding fund alongside your college fund. Weddings can be expensive.
But with a little foresight and strategic planning, you can take advantage of amazing Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals to help your wedding budget go even further.
Shopping List & Budget
To fully benefit from post-Thanksgiving Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, you should already have a detailed shopping list and budget prepared for your wedding.
Subscribe and Follow!
Start subscribing to the e-newsletters at the stores you plan to shop at. Many stores start advertising their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales a few days before.
Some also grant exclusive early access to their subscribers. By signing up for their newsletters, you’ll be ready when those juicy deals hit your inbox. Also, follow the stores on their social media channels so you can stay up to date on the deals.
Pro Tip: On a Facebook Page you like, you can click on the three dots located on the top right of the page. Select Follow Settings and Choose the Favorites option under News Feed. Facebook will prioritize showing you this page’s updates so you’d be less likely to miss their sale posts.
Prioritize Big Ticket Items
When you kick off your Black Friday deal hunt, knock big-ticket items off your list first. It might be a delight to get a 50% discount on a $15 item but focus on items with pricier tags like your wedding dress, suits, bridesmaid dresses, shoes, designer accessories, and decor.
Those discounts would go a much longer way.
Don’t forget your honeymoon
Already have your honeymoon destination in mind? This falls under big-ticket items too. Airlines, hotels, and online travel booking engines also offer amazing Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.
Save a few hundred on your dream honeymoon, upgrade to first class at a discount, or maybe enjoy a free room upgrade. Be sure to check out those deals and prepare to book if one catches your eye.
Smaller items
After you’ve checked the big-ticket items off your list, you can focus on smaller items like matching robes for the bridal party, bridal party gifts, skincare, makeup, etc.
Check wedding suppliers
It’s not uncommon to see photographers, cake artists, florists, sound systems, and service providers also offering sweet discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday too.
Pro Tip: Please don’t book someone just because they’re offering a discount. Practice your due diligence first. Look at their work, read their reviews, get references etc.
Read the Return Policy
In your online shopping euphoria, you might buy something you need to return. Before you checkout with your cart, read the retailer’s return policy. Sometimes return policies on sale items are different from regularly priced items.
Don’t Neglect Independent Stores
Big-box retailers will undoubtedly have massive sales but many small businesses also offer deals during this shopping season. Check Etsy stores and your favorite small businesses in your area for discounts too.
These stores may be especially good for custom items like stationery.
Take your time
Don’t get caught up in rush. If you’re not sure about a purchase, don’t buy just because the price is right. Take a break and think about it. It can be a hassle to return things if you experience buyer’s remorse.
Plus, if you miss a deal on Black Friday, I can almost guarantee you’ll have another deal waiting on Cyber Monday.
Look for a discount code
It’s always a good idea to scour the web for discount codes before you check out. Sites like RetailMeNot sometimes have additional discount codes to increase your savings.
Here at the Crooked Steeple, we’re looking out for Black Friday sales too, as we upgrade our property to better serve as your Maine wedding destination of choice.