WEDDINGS can be expensive, but one bride and groom found a way to make some cash from one item they purchased for their big day.
Bride Sam shared how she had initially forked out £1,500 buying a wooden cart for her wedding – but she now rakes in £19,000 a year renting it out.
Taking to her @sammschultzz account, she revealed more about her easy side hustle.
She wrote: “Best thing I’ve ever done.
“POV you spend $2,000 (£1,500) on a mobile bar cart from Etsy and rent it out twice a weekend for $250 (£189).
“You make your money back in one month and have an extra $24,000 (£19,000) a year.”
Sam said she started her party rental business a year ago and is triple booked almost every weekend.
To market it, she mainly uses TikTok or Instagram to reach as many customers as possible.
Sam added: “I just provide the cart!
“However, you could totally do a charcuterie business/snack cart business with it.”
Sam delivers the cart to each wedding in a trailer they have, but it also collapses to fit in her husband’s car.
She added: “It folds up pretty well! We store it in our storage unit with other rental items but it would fold up in a garage corner no problem.”
Not only does she rent out the cart for weddings, but she also sells carts she has made for around £2,000 on Etsy on her Thatpartygirlco account.
People were seriously impressed with her side hustle business, particularly as weddings can be so expensive.
One person wrote: “I love it! It would be so fun at a party!”
Another added: “This is actually genius.”
And a third commented: “I need to do this.”
Sam replied: “This is your sign that you should.”
PLANNING a wedding on a budget doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your dream day. Here are some tips to keep costs down while still creating a memorable celebration:
Set a Budget and Stick to It
Limit the Guest List
Choose an Affordable Venue
DIY Decorations
Opt for a Weekday or Off-Season Wedding
Simplify the Menu
Borrow or Rent Attire
Digital Invitations
Hire a DJ or Create a Playlist
Simplify the Cake
By being mindful of these tips, you can create a beautiful and memorable wedding without breaking the bank. Remember, the focus should be on celebrating your love and commitment, not on how much you spend.