In all likelihood, the more popular dates will run into higher costs for halls, musicians, photographers and caterers. A weekday in the winter or even a Friday evening in the summer could translate into significant discounts. Take a course in calligraphy and design your own announcements, shower invitations and thank you notes. An intimate affair. Pare down your invitation list and share the day with those closest to the two of you.
Timing is everything.
Lunch menus at hotels and banquet halls are generally less expensive than dinner menus. Your honeymoon could start that much sooner. Take advantage of that green thumb. You won't be able to spend the evening before your wedding making bouquets, but nowhere is it written that you can't supply your own flowers. There is endless potential in a spring bulb garden, a lilac bush or even ferns and ivy.