9 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money Working Wedding Gigs

Nearly 2 million couples tied the knot in 2021 — but 2022 is projected to be even bigger, with the most weddings since 1984.

That means lots of opportunity to work a side gig helping couples throw their grand affairs.

9 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money Working Wedding Gigs

Here are nine side hustles and weekend gigs to earn some extra cash while love is in the air.

1. Take Engagement Photos

If you’re a shutterbug, this is a great way to build your portfolio and earn extra cash.

Your friends may want to hire a professional photographer for the wedding itself, but they might like to save a little money on their engagement photos.

Be sure to look at professional engagement photos beforehand to get ideas for poses, and then upload the edited shots to a photo-sharing platform so the couple can easily download them and order prints.

If you’re an experienced photographer, you probably already have what it takes to start your own wedding photography business.

2. Address Envelopes

Many couples want the address on their save-the-dates, invitations and thank you cards to be perfect. And many are willing to pay top dollar for perfection: professional calligraphers charge $3 to $4 per envelope!

If you have good penmanship, offer to address envelopes for a fraction of the price.

Even at $1 per envelope, you’ll still earn $100 for a 100-person wedding.

3. Bake Desserts

Wedding cakes cost an arm and a leg. If you’re talented in the kitchenhere’s an area where you can definitely profit.

Choose a dessert you excel at making, or one that’s meaningful for the couple.

Cupcakes are an obvious choice — they’re cheaper than a cake, easier to transport and trendy. Bake a few different flavors to please the varying tastes of the guests, and decorate them to wow the crowd.

4. Provide Musical Entertainment

Help make the day special with your musical talent.

If you’re a guitaristplay and sing while the bride walks down the aisle, or…