| As a wedding event planner, I wanted to share | | | | Want to add some color to the table? One of the |
| with you some ideas for you to think about when | | | | tips I suggest as a wedding event planner is to |
| you are planning a wedding on a budget. As I tell | | | | use rose petals which you can easily purchase in a |
| all my brides, when planning your wedding it is | | | | variety of colors. You can also arrange individual |
| important to determine a budget and stick to it or | | | | loose flowers on the table or you can use ribbon |
| you will find costs spiraling out of control. | | | | and tie these loose flowers together in small |
| Here is a simple yet elegant idea for you to use | | | | bunches. |
| when planning a wedding on a budget. Purchase | | | | Finally, when planning a wedding think about |
| different types of votive candle holders. As a | | | | bringing something in that has sentimental value or |
| wedding event planner, I advise my clients to be | | | | meaning. Maybe your family has a white |
| on the lookout and pick up candle holders where | | | | decorative table linen that you can use as an |
| ever they might find them, or if there is a party | | | | overlay on the reception or cake table. Setting up |
| or craft store, check out the store's inventory | | | | family pictures at the sign-in or reception table is |
| and don't be afraid to mix and match color, shape | | | | another idea especially if you can find pictures |
| or size. | | | | that date back two to three generations, all of |
| Planning your wedding can take up to a year or | | | | which were taken on their respective wedding |
| more so that gives you plenty of time to find a | | | | days. |
| variety of votive candle holders. Go for an | | | | I hope you find these simple ideas useful if you |
| eclectic look, you don't necessarily have to have | | | | are planning a wedding on a budget. Again, as a |
| the same type of votive holder on each table. | | | | wedding event planner, I stress the importance of |
| Using candlelight can add a new dimension of | | | | determining your budget in the beginning and |
| decor and romance when planning a wedding on a | | | | maintaining it throughout the process of planning |
| budget. Also, you can mix and match simple | | | | your wedding. Until next time, remember the |
| votive holders with ones that are more | | | | Budget Bash mantra; make it simple, delicious, |
| decorative and detailed. | | | | stylish, fun and economical to all! |