After budgeting for the basics, many couples find themselves having a few extra dollars to spend on their wedding décor. If you are one of the lucky ones to be in this position, you shouldn’t spend your extra bucks on things that your guests won’t even notice. For the sake of helping you out to make the most out of your wedding day budget, we talked to a couple of wedding planners. They revealed which are the details that are worth splurging on, and when you are better off saving. Let’s talk details, shall we?
Splurge on: Flowers
Due to the fact that flowers don’t last long after the wedding, many couples don’t really want to spend money on this décor wedding aspect. However, floral details are one of the first things guests spot on a reception and that they actually remember. If you have extra money, try finding interesting ways to add flowers to your décor or get some statement blooms. For what is worth, they don’t even have to be real flowers! Artificial flowers are less expensive than fresh ones, which means you can buy more of them for the same amount of money. Here’s an idea – find beautiful artificial pink peonies and use them as statement décor wedding pieces wherever you see fit. The best thing about these flowers is that you can also use them for another occasion!
Save on: Furniture Rentals
When planning your wedding, you might think that renting high-quality chairs and tables is really important, but the thing is, your guests will barely notice the furniture. Go for some more affordable options and dress them up with chic décor, like for instance some luxe centerpieces and linens. Add some high-end linens with patterns or texture to places like the sweetheart table, the head table or the cake table – they will instantly dress up the venue and make your budget wedding look more upscale.
Splurge on: Lighting
Proper lighting is the most cost-effective way to upgrade an outdoor event, there’s no doubt. It creates a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos and it can draw attention to the important details of the big day. Paper lanterns, fairy lights, string lighting, uplighting…they are all perfect elements to create an ambiance in addition to the décor. As a matter of fact, splurging on lighting will add so much to the décor that you can cut costs in other areas. It will be all well worthy when your guests can actually see each other and your photographer is able to capture the details on film.
