In this tough economic climate some might think it is hard to have the wedding of their dreams. It takes being creative and thinking outside of the box to find the best prices to create what has been dreamt about since childhood. As we all know that little girls start planning their weddings long before the prince has been found. It’s hard to let go of the dreams of a little princess and I believe that they don’t have to be let go. It just takes some imagination and positive thinking.
Setting the mood at the reception can be inexpensive. It will take a bit of craftiness and a visit to the craft store. Or if there is an Ikea (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/?query=candles) nearby a visit there would work as well. The first step would be to buy tea-lights. They can be bought in the wedding colors or white, which might be better for the budget. The tea-lights can be placed on flat mirrors that can also be purchased at the craft store. Place either one or three tea-lights on each mirror. The candle light will reflect in the mirror and create a beautiful ambiance for the wedding reception.
Another great resource for reception decorations and décor is Oriental Trading (orientaltrading.com). I recently received their “Wedding!” catalog and was happily amazed at the many wedding items that they sell as well as the quality of each item. The wedding décor runs the gambit from beach themed to elegant. It includes items I’d not thought of before such as: a personalized floor cling can be purchased to place in the middle of the dance floor where the first dance shall be.
Please continue to read my blogs as I will be posting more creative ideas to save money on the wedding you’ve always dreamed of.
There are some great tips that you mentioned here. I am sure that continuing to offer these kind of tips, will give your readers creative ideas and save money. It is possible to create a beautiful wedding without breaking the bank, but it takes much creativity. I love what you do for your business, Angela... Keep up the good work!
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Great blog, Angela. I have always been a fan of Ikea and Oriental Trading Company but never would have thought about them for a wedding. Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteWonderful tips! Now if only one of my kids would get married (tee hee).
ReplyDeleteI have always thought people spend way too much money on weddings, regardless of the economy. You've given some great ideas to cut expenses. Way to go!
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ReplyDeleteGreat Blog, You mentioned some great tips for wedding in your blog. I really liked the colors of your web site and the catchy Blog title not breaking the bank.
Keep up the good work:)
Thank you for the great tips
Dana
Great tips Angela!I agree completely with Nicole that wedding costs are out of hand. I am looking forward to more tips in the weeks to come! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteMy wedding needed someone like you. I had everything go wrong and was eight hours late to my own wedding, with frizzed hair, melting, teary, make-up- and guests that had had enough. If I renew my vows I'll check you out. Thanks for your kind manner.
ReplyDeleteAngela, I must say that I enjoyed your post, as well as, the layout of your blog. It made me want to get married again! Excellent job!
ReplyDeleteThank you for these tips Angela! All of your ideas can be applied to any type of entertaining. I learned the hard way planning my wedding 18 years ago. I spent almost half of my budget on the flowers! Now, I realize it's ok to keep it simple. Simple is elegant!
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