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eLearning Series: Cut Your Wedding Costs
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Hot Tips To Slash Your Wedding Costs
( 26 pages )
Top
10 Budget Wedding Decoration Tips
& Affordable Centerpieces
When it comes
to choosing your wedding decorations,
you must decide on your theme. Once you have done this, you
can then make your decisions about the budget that you will
have.
Here are the top
10 tips that you should know in order to lower the cost of
your wedding decorations.
- Decide on the
essential items you must have first and then worry
about the extras.
- Hand make the
centerpieces yourself using items priced toward your budget.
- Using artificial
flowers is cheaper than fresh flowers unless you pick them
yourself from a field.
- Skip the extra
wedding favors and focus more attention on decoration detail.
- Never go over
your budget because you set it up for a reason.
- For smaller
items like candles, candle holders, small laces etc. visit
your nearby dollar store.
- Never underestimate
the elegance of basic décor. Sometimes minimal is
best.
- Some very versatile
items that can make beautiful decorations include: clay
pots, plastic bowls/vases, faux flowers, pearls, balloons,
pillar candles, rhinestones, and empty wine bottles.
- Tissue paper
roses and flowers give off a beautiful look to any decorating
style and they are quick and easy to make.
- A word to wise
is that your decorations should not even amount to half
of the money that is spent on the reception.
Affordable
Centerpieces
When it comes
to decorating your reception tables, the centerpieces for
each table play a major role in setting the tone and style
of your wedding. They will be one of the major focal point
for your guests while they are eating their meal, and spectacular
or unique centerpieces can add an element of sophistication
or surprise to your event.
The most established
kind of centerpiece is flowers and it is the most expected.
There are literally hundreds of floral centerpiece designs,
from tall lilies to tightly packed roses.
You should really
shop around and check out different wedding supply shops
and online specialists to see the different possibilities,
and look at the varying prices. You must also remember that
you will need a centerpiece for every table, so it could
get expensive if you are planning to invite a large guest
list.
For a cheaper
option, buy the flowers yourself from a wholesaler, and produce
simple displays such as six tulips in a glass vase. You could
also use the bridesmaids’ bouquets as centerpieces to really
get the best value out of them.
Believe it or
not, this happens all the time. Instead of fresh cut flowers,
consider using potted plants as centerpieces. You can decorate
terracotta pots and pick plants that flower in coordinating
colors to your scheme.
These centerpieces
will last long after the day has finished, and provide a
lovely gift for those you would like to give them to.
Popular alternatives
to floral centerpieces include candles and fruit. Candles
are a wonderful way of creating an air of romance and enchantment
for your wedding, and look particularly effective if your
venue is dimly lit.
However, if you
plan to hold your reception in the afternoon, with plenty
of natural daylight, candles may not produce the appropriate
dramatic effect.
You could purchase
candelabras for each table for an elegant look, or consider
the less formal appearance of floating candles in a large
glass bowl.
You must ensure
that any holders or bowls you use are heat-resistant, and
also check with your venue for any restrictions they may
have on the use of naked flames.
Fruit is a nice
and decorative choice, and can also be eaten later in the
evening! Other edible choices include candy, chocolate lollipops
or Hershey’s Kisses. Use your imagination to display whatever
treats you choose in an exciting way, using glitter, streamers
or balloons.
You can be as
original as you like when it comes to your centerpieces,
and you may choose something really personal such as hand-written
poems or family photographs in ornate picture frames.
If you are having
a themed wedding, create a unique centerpiece that reflects
the wedding motif. A wonderful centerpiece for an oriental
themed wedding is a bonsai tree, or large origami creations.
Anything that matches your theme is best.
 
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