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Wedding
reception tips for brides on a budget |
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 The reception is one of the most expensive aspects of the wedding.
Although, combining personal creativity and ingenuity, brides on a
budget can put together a reception that can create memories that
can last a lifetime. The trick to that is to use inexpensive,
ready-made items available at discount retailers.
Making a beautiful wedding environment on a budget is not as
complicated as you think it may be. One thing to do is putting a
personal touch on everything. From the table centerpieces to the
wedding favors! Here are some tips that can help out:
If you plan to rent a reception tent, create a romantic environment
by purchasing sheering fabric and 2-inch ribbon from a local
discount retailer to drape around the canopy. Create billows of
fabric and hang from the ceiling, wrap around poles, and swag in the
entryway.
Whether throwing an indoor or outdoor reception, flowers help set
the tone but can quickly add up. A typical flower budget is 15
percent of the overall cost of a wedding. Consider using some of the
beautiful and realistic-looking silk flowers available today
intermingled with arrangements of fresh flowers to keep the romance
high and the costs low. The bride and groom can use the silk flowers
in the home for years to come.
Renting both table settings and white linen tablecloths can get
expensive. Instead, consider purchasing clear glass plates from a
discount retailer. Stack the salad plate on top of the dinner plate
and place a large leaf between the two for a very pretty place
setting. Buying plates is often less expensive than renting and the
bride and groom can keep them for the years (and dinner parties)
ahead.
Handmade keepsakes given out during the wedding reception is an easy
and thoughtful way to thank the wedding party. Create beautiful,
unique cards for the bridesmaids by purchasing simple white note
cards, decorated with the wedding’s theme colors embellished with
different fabrics or small trinkets purchased from a craft
department. Write a cherished memory or personal note inside the
card, which bridesmaids can keep for the years to come. |
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