10 genius wedding hacks every 2025 couple needs to know
Wedding planning–it’s a lot. From finding vendors and booking hotel blocks to guest communication and everything in between, it’s a full-time job! But, lucky for you it’s 2025 and there are so many incredible wedding resources out there that can help you save a ton of time and $$$. Here are a few of our favorite wedding hacks…
1. Use Chat GPT
If you haven’t played with AI yet, we can’t wait for you to unlock the possibilities, especially when it comes to wedding planning. Whether it’s helping you think through a specific problem or helping you source options and contacts, AI tools like Chat GPT can help in so many ways! Here are a few prompts that will help check a few major items off of your to-do list.
wedding budget prompt:
Act like a professional wedding planner from [insert city and state here], think deeply, I have an overall wedding budget of [$___________], I am planning on inviting [_______] guests, please create a detailed breakdown of my wedding budget including all vendors and major purchases
wedding invitation wording prompt:
Act like a professional wedding stationer, think deeply, please create some sample wording for my wedding invitations, the voice should be [formal/casual/playful/familiar], please create a template for the main invitation, the save the date, the RSVP card, and thank you card, our wedding date is [____________], our names are [_____________] and [_____________], our wedding ceremony will be at [insert venue name and address here] with a reception to follow at [insert venue name and address here], we have a hotel block at [insert hotel name and address here and any relevant link information], we are asking guests to RSVP by [insert RSVP deadline here] via [insert RSVP collection method here]
And did you know we have FREE wedding invitation templates right here on Wedding Chicks? Just copy and paste right into one of our free printable templates and check your invitations off your to-do list!
planning timeline prompt:
Act like a professional wedding planner, think deeply, I am getting married on [insert wedding date], in [insert city, state, and country], please make me a wedding timeline that includes the following deadlines and details: hire wedding vendors, send save the dates, select wedding invitations, send wedding invitations, confirm all RSVPs, buy wedding attire, wedding attire alterations, any legal requirements for paperwork filing, hotel booking, travel booking, send thank you notes
2. Weekday Weddings = Big Savings
It’s no secret that Saturday is the most popular day for weddings and due to supply and demand, Saturdays are by far the most expensive days to get married. So, if you are flexible with your wedding date, consider booking for a Thursday or even Sunday and you could save big! And some places have peak seasons, so before you commit to a date, make sure to ask your preferred venue if they offer any non-peak season offers or discounts. You’ll be surprised how much you and your guests could save!
3. Streamline Communication With Wedping
So much of wedding planning is guest communication. Whether you’re asking for addresses, sharing hotel block info, arranging travel for bach parties and showers, or sharing parking information for the day of. And while all of this communication is crucial, it can easily become overwhelming. Streamline your guest communication with Wedping. It’s a wedding communication platform that allows you to send and schedule text messages to your guests. Instead of one messy group chat with 120 contacts, you can send texts to specific groups or individuals in one easy-to-manage (super cute) place. Texts also have a 98% open rate versus e-mails which have a mere 20-30% open rate, so guests are also way more likely to see a text update. Plus, Wedping also has wedding websites so you can check two big items off your wedding to-do list.
4. Wedding Fit Deals Made Easy With Beni
These days, it’s all about the fits. From the bachelorette party and bridal shower to the rehearsal dinner and reception dress–it all adds up so fast! But it’s your wedding, you deserve to look and feel your best at each and every event, and now it’s possible–on any budget! Yes, you read that right! Beni is an extension that you add right to your internet browser that acts as a personal shopper that only has the best deals in mind. You find something you like, then Beni will help you find the same exact item for a fraction of the price on resale sites. They even have a bridal edit to make things super easy.
5. Hidden Gem Venues That Cost Less
When it comes to wedding venues, the obvious choices like hotels and event spaces are always the most expensive. If you get creative and open up your venue search to some more unique spots, you’ll be surprised how much these hidden gem venues can save you! Ask your planner or Chat GPT to recommend unique wedding venues in the area like art galleries, botanical gardens, or even vacation rental properties. Not only will you save money on venue rental costs, but your wedding will be truly one-of-a-kind.
6. Use Locally Sourced In-Season Flowers
Most couples have a general idea of what they want their wedding flowers to look like. In fact, when it comes to floral design, most couples just show their florist a Pinterest board or reference the florist’s previous work. While your florist may be able to recreate the reference photos, you may not realize the hidden costs of what you’re asking for. Like fruits and vegetables, flowers have seasons. For example, if you’re obsessed with the idea of peonies for your November wedding, your florist may be able to grant your wish, but it will cost a pretty penny to do so. So, instead of going in with specific types of flowers in mind, describe to your florist the general vibe that you’re going for but be open to in-season flower suggestions. Plus you can save even more if they’re locally sourced!
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7. Free City-Sponsored Wedding Resources
Almost every city has a tourism bureau that is actively vying for your wedding $$$. Most offer free wedding planning resources, like help booking hotel blocks, vendor recommendations and discounts, and much more to make it enticing. Once you decide where you want to get married, make sure to see if that city has a specific wedding planning page or organization and see what resources are just waiting to be had.
8. Digital RSVPs Are the New Standard
It’s true, we love a paper invitation suite, however, paper RSVPs are such a hassle! Whether you decide to go completely digital with your wedding invitations or you want to use a hybrid model by having your guests RSVP on your wedding website or with a QR code, in our opinion, digital RSVPs are the only way to go. There are so many great new RSVP tracking options out there that will even follow up with guests automatically so you don’t have to!
9. The “Mini-Moon” Trend
Photo: Soul Lovers Wedding
Planning a honeymoon is probably the very last thing you want to do after planning a wedding, especially if your bank account is running on empty. Instead of trying to squeeze all of these beautiful milestones into one condensed time period, stretch it out. Take a few days to enjoy a “mini-moon” in whatever adorable destination you chose for your wedding and save the honeymoon for a year or so down the road when you have more time and money to really make the most out of it.
10. Know When To Dress Shop
You’ve probably seen ads for wedding dress sample sales, trunk shows, or new arrivals. These events aren’t random, you can actually plan your wedding dress shopping around exactly what you’re hoping to score–be it the newest styles or the best deals. Bridal boutiques order dresses two times per year and January and June are usually when these new styles hit the racks. If you’re always shopping for that new-new, this is when you should hit the boutiques. Imagine, saying, “yes” one day and seeing a post for stunning new arrivals on their IG the next! For discounted prices on new styles and free giveaways, schedule your bridal appointment during a trunk show for your favorite designer. If it’s a great deal you’re looking for and you’re open to buying a sample off-the-rack, most boutiques throw sample sales in January, April, and November to clear the racks for the new gowns and you could score a designer gown for over half-off the original price!
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- Wedding Communication Platform: Wedping