Getting Married? How to save money!

So you are getting married and you have a restricted budget? Read on! 

Getting Married usually happens at the same time as you are trying to save for a house, as well as save for a honeymoon as well as your usual bills. 

So be smart about what you have at your Wedding - do you need a floral ceiling installation as well as smoke machines and fireworks? Sometimes less is more! 

From a flower perspective, the best way to save is to go FRESH for your Bouquets and ARTIFICIAL for Centrepieces - you rent them, so they are far cheaper than fresh - and better for the environment = less wastage! 

Artificial florals are now very lifelike and you can only tell by actually going up and touching the flowers. 

Also think of other ways to save money, do you need flowers on your Welcome sign and Seating Chart or instead of every Church pew - put florals on every second pew.

Instead of every table having high Centrepieces, alternate tables so they’re on every second table and then use Candles, the same look half the cost! 

Repurpose your Ceremony florals if possible and ask a Cousin or relative to help do this, so you do not have to pay for the Florist to hand around and move them. This will save you hundreds as you move them from Ceremony to Bridal table or fireplace. 

Ask your Venue what is included in their packages - this could save you money on Candles, Wishing Wells and easels. Take this into consideration when you are looking at Venues. 

Repurpose your Bouquets - ask your Florist to borrow glass vases s you can use your Bouquets as decoration at your Reception - on the Bar, fireplace and even Bridal tables. 

Ask your Suppliers (Florist, Stylist) if you can return hire items to avoid them having to pick up after the Event - if possible this can save pick up costs. 

I hope this helps with how to save money on your Special Day! 

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Regards Clare