Fairytale Wedding Ideas

          

           ‘Budget’ is one of the last words any bride wants to hear
while planning a fairytale wedding. Allocating your money properly can be
challenging, especially when you have high expectations (as most brides do).
With the daunting ‘budget’ looming over your head, being able to cut down on
simple costs will do wonders.

            Floral
arrangements may be one of the most expensive aspects of a wedding. While they
are a key factor into making the day beautiful, there are some great ways to
execute extravagant arrangements, without breaking the bank. Sticking with one
floral color throughout the wedding will not only make the decorations appear
more unified, but will also help cut back on the costs. With that chosen color,
adding greenery will also stretch your dollar, and flowers! With more greens in
each arrangement, the cost of flowers themselves won’t be as high.

            Although it
may seem small, table numbers can be another costly component in weddings. A
great way to turn this expensive task into a DIY, is by using picture frames.
Start off by designing your table numbers’ font, coloring, and size on an app
such as Microsoft or InDesign, and then find a frame that will compliment the
theme of your wedding. Ordering frames in bulk on websites such as Amazon or
eBay is rather inexpensive, and can even become a fun activity for you and your
bridesmaids!  Simply put a table number
in each frame, and you’re done! This option looks elegant and classy, all while
staying within a reasonable budget. You can even enlist your Mom, Mother in-law or Aunts to help you with a number of wedding projects. You can find more great sewing tips and product reviews from our friends at Teach You To Sew. 

            To many wedding
guests, an open bar has become almost expected. Depending on the count of your
wedding, this can be an extremely expensive aspect that doesn’t necessarily
feel noticed or unique. While there really is no way to eliminate the cost all
together, purchasing alcohol prior to the wedding is an efficient alternative
to using vendor alcohol. In most cases, hiring a bartender (or two) is still
going to be necessary, but supplying the liquor yourself is going to cut back
on the costs drastically. Another ‘pro’ to this idea is that the guests
themselves won’t know the difference! This is an idea that many brides tend to
overlook, but again, think of your (dreaded) budget and consider this
cost-effective option!

            Although it
is seemingly impossible to plan the perfect day while also staying within a
reasonable price range, try and remember all of the little ways to cut back!
They may seem small at the time, but they will add up and save you a
substantial amount in the long run.

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