Creative Wedding Ideas

Cheap or homemade wedding favors are a good way to be creative and save money. Check over- stock and craft stores and try to buy in bulk for the best prices. Some popular wedding favors are Jordan almonds tied in tulle, paper fans, and miniature bubbles in fun bottles. More favor suggestions might be candy, specially-flavored teas, miniature or homemade soaps, or miniature books of poetry or recipes.

There is an abundance of ideas if you decide to make your own favors. See several that I’ve listed on very cheap wedding favors and ask friends and relatives. For a vintage wedding, ask women that were married in the 40’s or 50’s what they gave as favors.

Make your own wedding invitations to get creative and save money both. They have DIY wedding invitations at LCI Paper, or you can order specialty paper from them and make them from scratch. Remember, your invitation is one of the first indications of what your wedding will be like. It should be consistent with the formality of your wedding.

One way to cut costs on wedding flowers is to choose a location where flowers are already part of the decoration. Garden weddings are a good choice where flowers are already in bloom.

Craft stores also have a lot to offer. People who work there like their jobs, and they can help you budget your money for what you want. Another option is to consult a florist for weddings. People sometimes think that florists are expensive, but florists are experts in their industry and can certainly offer affordable wedding flowers. All it takes is a good combination of aesthetics and decorations, and you can have an inexpensive solution to your floral needs.

While food and beverages are a large part of the wedding budget, this cost can be minimized. To cut on cost, yet still offer a sumptuous meal for your guests, you can actually cook for them and have it frozen until the night before the wedding day. If you know of relatives or friends who can help you cook, gather them around and make food preparation a pleasant affair.

If you decide to cook a reception meal yourself or with family and friends, choose a menu that doesn’t take too much time to prepare. Consider dishes like smoked pork loin or grilled teriyaki chicken breasts with pineapple, creamed or roasted potatoes with rosemary, a salmon dish, garnished tomatoes or a cold vegetable salad, chocolate dipped strawberries and wedding cake. These dishes can be prepared the day before and heated just before serving.

If you think preparing a meal is too much burden, you can still opt for other creative wedding ideas such as a catering service. Contact different caterers for the best price and menu. Check to see if they include beverages and waiters. You can also opt for an afternoon wedding and serve light snacks and wedding cake.

Wedding receptions should not be expensive, but they should be memorable. Don’t let the limitation of your budget deter you from achieving your dream wedding. By following these creative wedding ideas you are sure to have a wedding day to remember.

Share your cheap creative wedding ideas here!

Do you have a great story and pictures of something creative and cheap that you did for your wedding? Maybe you did your own decorations or flowers. Or maybe you know of a place to buy wedding supplies really cheap. Did you make really creative wedding favors? Share your ideas with other brides!

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