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Budget Wedding Decoration
Tips for Wedding Decorations On A Tight Budget
Wedding decorations don’t have to eat a hole in your wedding
budget. By planning ahead and using some creative thinking, you can
have an elegant wedding that stays within your budget. The following
tips will help you get started.
Do It Yourself
A significant cost of floral arrangements, pre-made cake toppers,
and other wedding decor comes from the labor spent to make those
items. You can cut costs by either doing it yourself, hopefully,
with the help of friends and family. Florists buy their flowers at a
discount rate from a wholesaler. Check with friends and family to
see if they would have access to flower wholesales. If not, shop
around and compare prices of fresh and silk flowers.
Sometimes silk flowers will be cheaper, and you will have the added
bonus of being able to make up the arrangements months ahead of
time. Cake toppers are another decoration item that can be created
for a cheaper price. Fresh or silk flowers make a lovely arrangement
on a cake.
However, if you want the traditional bells or doves, buy these items
at a dollar store or through a discount catalog and create your own
personalized cake top.
Decor That Works Overtime
Save cost by using decorations more than once during your wedding
ceremony - that way you can justify the extra expense. For instance,
use candelabras from your wedding ceremony to provide a backdrop for
your cake table. Or use small photo frames as place card settings
that can go home with guest as a wedding favor.
You can even use table centerpiece displays as thank-you gifts for
those who helped you with the ceremony. Remember to choose a wedding
theme that will carry though your ceremony and reception, so your
decorations can be consistent between events.
Shop Cheap
If it has the word wedding on it, you know the item will be twice as
expensive. When you decide to look for wedding decorations, shop at
non-wedding stores and catalogs. Party catalogs offer many
inexpensive decorating items, such as, disposable tablecloths or
party favors.
Dollar stores are also a treasure house when looking for unique and
inexpensive party favor ideas. Also, monitor closeout stores and
websites for great deals on overstocked or out of season items.
Plan Ahead
Most wedding couples have more than a year to plan their wedding
ceremony. Use that time to your advantage and purchase your wedding
decorations at season closeout sales. For example, if you are
planning a December wedding, buy up winter decorations after
Christmas at your local craft store.
If you are looking at a spring wedding, wait until the beginning of
summer to buy up Easter ribbon. Also, choosing December 25th,
February 14th, or other major holidays as your wedding day will
increase the price you pay for flowers. The demand for flowers at
these times will significantly raise the prices.
Remember to use time to your advantage by making a list and shopping
around, and you will keep your wedding from going over budget.
About the Author
Tara Gilbert is a freelance writer from the
Pacific Northwest and a regular
contributor to http://www.wedding-decoration-idea.com.
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