There are so many things that we all would love to have in our weddings. An amazing carriage, great live music, an scrumptious menu, a first-class open bar...so many things come to mind! Truth is, in order to stay within your budget, you need to set up priorities and consider those wedding-related items which you can really save money on and those on which you can't.
For instance, creating your own wedding invitations, printing out the menus yourself or designing your own floral decoration can save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars altogether. Now, I know what you are thinking, "I am so handcraft-challenged! I wouldn't dare to ruin my own wedding decoration!..." Whatever the case may be, in order to be able to afford those additional items that would make you wedding stand out, there are plenty of resources out there to help you plan a gorgeous event while staying within your budget.
For instance, creating your own wedding invitations, printing out the menus yourself or designing your own floral decoration can save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars altogether. Now, I know what you are thinking, "I am so handcraft-challenged! I wouldn't dare to ruin my own wedding decoration!..." Whatever the case may be, in order to be able to afford those additional items that would make you wedding stand out, there are plenty of resources out there to help you plan a gorgeous event while staying within your budget.
Creating your own wedding invitations is always a great way to save money. It is extremely easy to design and print the invitations and even the menus, thanks to sites such as One Heart Weddings and blogs such as Wedding Invitation Templates, which provide some awesome ideas for your wedding stationery.
Designing your own wedding decoration can seem a bit intimidating as well, and many brides-to-be decide to leave that task to wedding planners and designers. However, it only takes a bit of initiative and a strong desire to save money to create an exquisite wedding decoration and nowadays, it is easier than ever! Sites such as SaveonCrafts.com offer not only gorgeous products for weddings, but also ideas about different types of wedding decoration. Savvy brides choose to buy Flowers in bulk , and, with the help provided by these sites, they go on to design their decoration like any wedding designer would... many times, only better!
Being a hands-on bride and being really involved with your wedding planning process will not only be a big-time money saver... it will also add a very personal and special touch to what should be the most important day in your life. Think about it, taking the time to handcraft many little details for your big day is something that you will get to do only once... better yet, you get to save money in the process. This, in turn, will give you enough room to afford those other things that you can't really negotiate or save on...such as a honeymoon to the Maldives... just saying!
Take home message?...go ahead and get crafty!
