How to saving money on Wedding Decor and Floral Designs
Saving money on wedding decor can be both budget-friendly and beautifully creative! Here are some practical tips to make the most of your wedding decor without sacrificing style:
Choose a Naturally Beautiful Venue
Opt for locations with natural beauty, such as gardens, beaches, forests, or historic buildings. These places often require minimal decoration, as their surroundings already provide a stunning backdrop.
Woodland Ceremony
Embrace Minimalism
Use a minimalist decor style, focusing on a few key pieces instead of many decor items. Clean, simple elements like greenery, candles, or small floral arrangements and bud vases can be elegant and cost-effective.
Repurpose Ceremony Decor for the Reception
Decorate the ceremony area with flowers, signs, or candle vases that can easily be moved to the reception afterward. This can help cut down the number of decor items you’ll need to buy or rent.
Vase Candles and lush foliage
Focus on Lighting for Ambiance
Candles, string lights, and lanterns are affordable yet powerful tools to transform any space. They create a warm, romantic ambiance with minimal decor. Just be sure to check your venue's policy on candles and open flames—special candle holders or even a fire marshal may be required.
Moody Candle Lighting
Use Local and In-Season Flowers
If you’re using fresh flowers, choose ones that are in season. They’re often less expensive and last longer. Simple greenery, like eucalyptus or ferns, can be cost-effective and still look gorgeous.
Ruscus and Gypsophila Bouquet
Simplify the Table-scape
Keep it simple rather than elaborate chargers, napkin rings, and tableware layers. Opt for cloth napkins in your colour scheme and consider eliminating unnecessary items.
Simple Table Scapes
Create a Statement Piece
Focus your budget on one large statement piece, like an arch, floral backdrop, or hanging installation, to wow guests. Keeping the rest of the decor minimal can keep costs down while still creating a memorable impression.
Arch floral Display
Look for Dual-Purpose Decor
Find decor items that serve multiple purposes. For example, favour boxes can double as table place cards, or a welcome sign can be reused at the entrance to the reception area.
Welcome Signage
Skip Traditional Linens
Traditional linen rentals can be expensive. If the tables are attractive on their own, consider opting for no tablecloths at all, or use budget-friendly alternatives like runners or placemats instead of full coverings.
Rustic Table Setting
