Like most brides, you want a lavishly decorated wedding and reception venue if money wasn’t an issue. Lovely flower arrangements, hundreds of yards of elegant fabric, and twinkling fairy lights will make you feel as though you were in a fairytale. The good news is, with proper planning and some creativity, even a small budget should be enough for the wedding decorations of your dreams. Here are some savvy money-saving tips on wedding decoration to keep in mind:
€ Check if you have decorative items of your own that you can use for your wedding. They could be anything from Christmas lights to tablecloths. If you do not own them, consider borrowing them from friends and family.
€ Are you crafty? Why not try to DIY some of your decorations? If you cannot make them yourself, consider renting instead of buying.
€ You don’t really need a lot of decorations if the wedding or reception venue itself is beautiful, with fantastic views. Time your event according to the time of day when the venue’s natural beauty is most noticeable. For instance, the best time for a beach wedding is right before sunset.
€ Do you have a themed wedding? Again, try to make use of items you already have or borrow them. A wrought iron seat can be used as a decoration for a garden-themed English wedding. If you need a trellis or gazebo, visit your local garden nursery or center to ask if they can rent you one.
€ Do you need balloons? Go for white. They are elegant and typically cheaper than colored ones, too.
€ Use candles for drama and style. They are typically less expensive than flowers, and you can combine them with the flowers and use them as centerpieces for each table.
€ Consider flowers that are locally available. Talk to a local florist and ask if you could also rent plants.
€ Haggle every time you need to rent or buy something.
€ Roses and orchids are often the most expensive flowers, so look for equally beautiful alternatives.
€ Try paper lanterns. They are trendy and versatile decorations and they provide a more romantic mood. Best of all, they are super cheap.
€ Sometimes, you do not need to overly decorate the venue. Focus on the most noticeable (such as the entrance) areas to make a good impression.
€ If centerpiece vases are expensive, use your own or borrow from friends and family. Milk glass vases and antique vases can be elegant when properly styled.
