Top 10 Wedding Decoration Budget Tips

by: Mike Lindsey

When it comes to choosing your wedding decoration, you must decide on your theme. Once you have done this, you can then make your decisions about the budget that you will have.

Here are the top 10 tips that you should know in order to lower the cost of your wedding decorations.

1. Decide on the essential items that you must have first and then worry about the extras.

2. Hand make the centerpieces yourself using items priced toward your budget.

3. Using artificial flowers is cheaper than fresh flowers unless you pick them yourself from a field.

4. Skip the extra wedding favors and focus more attention on decoration detail.

5. Never go over your budget because you set it up for a reason.

6. For smaller items like candles, candle holders, small laces etc. visit your nearby dollar store.

7. Never underestimate the elegance of basic décor. Sometimes minimal is best.

8. Some very versatile items that can make a beautiful decorations include: clay pots, plastic bowls/vases, faux flowers, pearls, balloons, pillar candles, rhinestones, and empty wine bottles.

9. Tissue paper roses and flowers give off a beautiful look to any decorating style and they are quick and easy to make.

10. A word to wise is that your decorations should not even amount to half of the money that is spent on the reception.

About the author:

Mike Lindsey runs the website http://www.planning-your-wedding.comThe Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Wedding

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The Mans Buttonhole – Wedding Tradition

The mans buttonhole flower, it has since Medieval times been customary for the Groom to wear a flower that coincides with the brides bouquet as a sign of his declaration of his love for her.

Each flower has its own significant meaning, one of the most popular in Scotland being the White Heather, although from our experience both the Pink Heather and Sea Holly are  becoming increasingly popular.

Wedding Bouquet: Think Different

A simple and elegant wedding bouquet is the perfect accessory to compliment your gorgeous gown and smiling face. We say ‘simple’ because you want your wedding bouquet to highlight your dress, not detract from it. If your bouquet is too flashy, your dress may not receive the attention it deserves.

Nevertheless, this is not to say that your bridal bouquet should be plain, white, and boring. That is not the case at all. Just keep the flashiness in check! As a matter of fact, it has become very popular for the modern bride to use pastel colors in their bridal bouquets. Soft pinks and blues can add a magnificent touch to any wedding dress. The hues are very uplifting and pleasant.

Believe it or not, not everyone prefers a bouquet of fresh flowers. Many women have allergies, which prevent them from enjoying the subtle scent a fresh flower can bring. To accommodate these brides, many florists make bouquets of silk flowers. Instead of frowning at this idea, consider the advantage of silk flowers: like your love, silk flowers will never wither. They are a keepsake that will last for years! In addition, silk flowers require less maintenance during the course of the evening, and they are usually less costly.

However, if you have your heart set on a bouquet of real wedding flowers, have you considered wild flowers? This is a wonderful idea if you are having a garden-style or country wedding in the outdoors. The colors and scents are spectacular and very pleasing to the senses. They will look magnificent with any dress in the spring or summer. Unfortunately, wildflowers do not really go with the ‘theme’ of a winter wedding.

If you have not decided what type of flowers to use for your wedding bouquet, mull these options over. Use your resources (such as the internet) to look at different varieties of silk flowers and real wild flowers. Several wildflowers that are suggested are: Queen Anne’s lace, poppies, Canada Lily, European Columbine, New England Aster, true forget-me-not, Indian blanket, and Carolina Spring Beauty.

Do not be afraid to ask your local florist for quotes on bouquets of such flowers in comparison to other fresh flowers. You might discover that you will save a bundle going the route of wildflowers as opposed to a bouquet of roses and another variety. While you are at the florist, ask to see pictures of different wildflower bouquets and silk bouquets (which they may have arranged). They say a picture says a thousand words! You might be blown away by a bouquet arrangement that you may not have considered before.

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Jen Carter is owner of My Wedding Blog, a free wedding planning guide about weddings. The above article is found in our wedding flowers category.

Wedding Flowers – Wedding Tradition

Wedding flowers are an irreplaceable element to any wedding decor, and traditionally the use of strong smelling herbs and spices were used to ward away any evil spirits during the marriage ceremony. They have become an expression of wishes and thoughts, so before choosing your wedding flowers consider the different meanings to create your bouquet, which are both pleasing on the eye yet meaningful to the heart.

The symbolic and legendary meaning of flowers dates back to well before the Elizabethan era, though it was, in fact the Victorians who were responsible for naming many individual flowers that are so familiar today.

When choosing your florist, ensure that they listen to your requirements, but also remember to be open to their talents, ideas and suggestions. The photo example above taken at a wedding that we photographed on the Isle of Mull, here the wedding flowers of white roses and lily of the valley symbolise happiness, innocence, humility, truth and unity.