Three Tips Before You Begin Planning Your Wedding
1. SAVE MONEY WHERE YOU CAN SO YOU CAN SPEND IT WHERE IT COUNTS
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that planning your wedding tends to get expensive pretty quick. Sometimes it’s a smart decision to go for the cheaper option. There are so many avenues to consider, checkboxes to tick, orders to place. As you go along the exciting journey of planning the big day, try to remember to save money where you can.
Now that doesn’t have to mean missing out on certain things. We want you to experience the day to the fullest, to achieve all your heartfelt wishes. But there are ways to be smarter about it. For example, the average bride spends around $200 - $300 on just a bridal bouquet, and then there’s the bridesmaid bouquets, boutonnieres, table centrepieces, aisle decorations, arbours and more. Flowers alone can add up to be well and truly thousands of dollars. So what’s our tip to offset this a little bit?
Silk Flowers.
With all the beauty of regular flowers, silk flower arrangements are a cost effective way to give your wedding that touch of elegance. Using silk flowers where possible will allow you to dedicate more of your savings to other areas; maybe you can get that photo booth after all! Especially for areas that are part of the overall aesthetic, like a barrel bouquet as shown here, the silk flowers look stunning and will make for a perfect addition to your wedding photos.
Due to them being reusable, the cost of hiring them for your wedding is a fraction of the price when compared to getting the same look using fresh flowers.
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2. ASK FOR HELP
Planning a wedding can be kind of a big deal - but we don’t need to tell you that. It’s a magical day, surrounded by your nearest and dearest as you step into a new chapter in your life. The lead up to such a monumental event can be a bit overwhelming at times, and it’s easy to get lost in the details.
Avoid getting stuck on the small snags that pop up, because trust us they will, by asking for help along the way. Whether it’s family and friends or a professional, have someone there to guide you when you need it. And if there’s any time in particular to have a professional nearby to lead the way, it’s on the big day itself. You don’t want to be rushed off your feet on your wedding weekend, chasing down a bridesmaid to string lights or asking your soon-to-be mother-in-law to set the tables. Hire a professional who understands your vision and work with them to see that everything comes together without the drama and stress.
3. DON'T FORGET WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU AND PRIORITISE IT
Begin your wedding planning with a list - things that matter most to you about the day. With all the excitement, it’s easy to get carried away and allocate too much of your budget to some aspects, and not enough to others that you’ll wish you had. For example, if you aren’t that fussed on how you are set to arrive at your ceremony but will cherish your wedding photos forever, then aim for a budget friendly car and leave space for the top quality wedding photographer that charges more for being the best. Yes, it’s your wedding day, and you want everything to be absolutely perfect. That’s to be expected, but don’t lose sight of the bigger picture. Similarly, if you don’t have a particular need for them then opt for hiring out the majority of your decorations, rather than purchasing each item yourself. The best part of this, aside from the obvious money-saving benefit, is that you don’t have to figure out what to do with 500 candle holders once the day is done!
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