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Did you know that the average cost of a wedding has gone up to almost $30,000 as of 2017? Did you also know that 70% of couples have an average budget of less than $20,000 for their big day? This means that most couples are struggling to save money for their dream wedding. If you’re one such couple who is worried about having enough money to pay for your upcoming wedding, fear not! There are many side jobs that can help you save money for your wedding fairly quickly. From services like TaskRabbit to freelance websites like Fiverr or Upwork, there are plenty of ways you can make some cash and fast. Read on to discover some great ideas about how you can save money for your wedding with a side gig!
TaskRabbit
With a whole slew of new wedding vendors popping up all the time, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the options, especially if you’re on a budget. This is where hiring a pro on TaskRabbit can come in handy. No matter if you’re looking for a florist, a photographer, or a caterer, TaskRabbit can connect you with someone who specializes in your needs. You can also post your own tasks if you’re in need of a little extra cash. Although it’s not designed for wedding planning purposes per se, it’s a great way to connect with experts in the wedding industry who are flexible with their rates. You can post your request, set a budget, and have experts reach out to you with their availability and rates. You can also filter your search by location, category, and price when searching for professionals.
Blogging/Blogging Tasks
If you have a blog and are looking to earn some extra cash while also helping other people, consider becoming a review blogger. There are plenty of companies that will pay you to review and publish your thoughts on various products. If you have experience in the wedding industry, you can also try to get hired as a paid wedding blogger. Websites like The Knot, Brides, and Style Me Pretty regularly post job openings for paid bloggers to create content for their websites. If you have some blogging experience, this is one way you can earn money while also benefitting the wedding industry.
Freelance Writing & Translation
If you have a background in writing or have a language that isn’t widely spoken in your country, consider translating documents for people. There is a large demand for translations, and many people don’t have the time or resources to get their documents translated. If you have a language that isn’t widely spoken (i.e., Welsh), you can charge more for your services as there won’t be as many people looking to translate to your language. You can also try your hand at freelance writing. There are plenty of publications and websites that pay freelance writers. There are also opportunities to write paid posts for wedding blogs. If you have experience in the wedding industry and can write in-depth posts, this can be a great source of income while helping drive traffic to wedding blogs.
Music Lessons & Coaching
If you have experience in music and/or play an instrument, consider offering your services as a music teacher. You can advertise your services on sites like Craigslist or on local bulletin boards at your local college. If you want to specialize in one instrument, you could also try to earn money by offering private music lessons. This is a great side job for someone who wants to make a little extra money, but doesn’t want to work a full-time job. If you have a special skill that you can teach others, you can also try to earn money through coaching. This is great if you have experience in sports, exercise, or entrepreneurship. You can try to find local businesses or organizations that offer coaching sessions and see if they’d be open to hiring you.
Producing a Video or Short Film
If you have a creative side, you can try your hand at creating a video or short film. You can offer to create a film for a couple and then split the profits with them when you sell the video. You can try to sell the video online or on sites like Craigslist with the same pitch as the one you’d use to sell yourself as a freelance writer. You can also try to pitch short films to film festivals. Many short films are showcased at film festivals as well as on websites that host short films. If you create a short film related to the wedding industry, you could try to get it into a film festival.
Research and Analysis Tasks
If you have a background in research, analysis, or have a degree in a related field, you can try to find tasks and assignments on websites like Upwork or Fiverr. You could try to find research assignments that require you to analyze a certain topic in the wedding industry. For example, you could analyze and research the different types of flowers that are suitable for bouquets. If you’re comfortable with research assignments, you can also try to find them on websites like Craigslist. You can also try to find research assignments through freelance websites. This is great if you want to try to find something more specific.
Conclusion
If you’re worried about having enough money to pay for your wedding, there are plenty of ways to earn a little extra cash and save money quickly. From services like TaskRabbit to freelance websites like Fiverr or Upwork, there are plenty of ways you can make some cash and fast. You can also try to offer your services as a side job such as music lessons or freelance writing. No matter what method you use to earn extra cash, you should be able to save a significant amount of money over time.