June 2nd, 2014 • Posted by Second Wind Day Spa • Permalink
There are certain things you don't
want to skimp on when it comes to your wedding day, but there are a few places
you can cut back on. Best word of advice: don't skimp on the food or fun. In
other words, splurge on good eats and hire the best band or dj you can find.
Your guests will remember those things, but here are a few places where you can
rein in your budget.
Centerpieces
Yes, you want your tables to look nice but a giant centerpiece
isn't necessarily the answer. Giant vases make it hard for people to have a
conversation, candles are messy and fresh cut flowers are expensive, so
consider an alternative. Some brides go with small bowls of candy or mints on
the table. If you want flowers, go for small arrangements.
Flowers
Flowers can add up fast. From bouquets to alter pieces, you'll rack up
a bill with your florist in a heartbeat. Flowers do add a certain pop of color
at weddings, so you don't want to cut your flower budget completely, but you
can be smart about the flowers you pick. Stay away from exotic flowers, orchids
and roses - they're expensive. Consider daisies and carnations and add greens to
arrangements to fill them out.
Cake
A lot of brides dream of a big wedding cake, and if that's your dream, go
for it. However, a lot of brides tend to order too much cake. Don't overpay for
cake that's going to go to waste. Take your guest list, subtract 20 percent and
tell the bakery to plan for that number - nothing more.
Remember, your guests are focused on you, not the glitz. The bride and groom
are the center of attention, not the flowers or the centerpieces. Keep that in
mind as you plan.
