Let’s be real. Weddings are crazy expensive! I know this because I am planning one and I have not bought a new outfit or cute pair of shoes in what seems like forever! Aargh! The sacrifices the Bride must make!
Ok! In all seriousness, not shopping for cute things and joking aside, the reception, photographer, cake, dress, tuxes, favors, etcetera, etcetera and of course flowers add up. If you are doing this yourself, before you know it you are living on ramen noodles until after the wedding! Not everyone has Mommy and Daddy paying for their wedding! Sometimes it is just cheaper to do things ourselves!
Being the newest wedding expert on the planet, I have been thinking of things to budget without skimping. How do you do this when everything is so important? The first thing I thought of was flowers!
Still using the all popular rich brown with gorgeous pastel colors, I am keeping my coffee beans theme! These ideas are so easy for the Do-It-Yourself Bride! All you need are your bridesmaids for help!
For the Out-doorsy Bride on a Budget
There is nothing like a cute outdoor wedding, but even those can get totally out of hand money wise! I can help you budget your flowers without skimping on the fabulousness! Check out the picture here that I got from theknot.com.
All you need to do is borrow a bunch of mason jars from your friends and family. Everyone has mason jars lying around! Do they all need to be the same size? Absolutely not! In my opinion, the different shapes and sizes add to the sheik outdoor look! The best thing about mason jars, THEY ARE FREE!
The only 2 things you need to buy are flowers and coffee beans! Carnations are the new roses and are also great for a bride on a budget! They also come in every color imaginable! I found carnations for $190 for 300 stems! You could buy 6lbs of Whole Latte Love Ethereal for $59.95 for your whole coffee beans! If you were doing 20 tables that is $12.50 a table!
For the Sweet and Simple Bride on a Budget
Some Brides really do not want to be bothered with the idea of flowers. Some Brides find flowers important and some don’t. The ones that don’t are splurging on their photography or even the food! The picture on the right is something for the bride that really can’t be bothered at $8.12 a table (based on 15 tables)! All you need is…
1) Clear vases. I found some as cheap as $1
2). a large pillar candle. I have found some as cheap as $3!
3) Thick ribbon of your choice. I found some on clearance for $2 for 5 yards!
4) Coffee Beans. You can use 6 LB of Whole Latte Love Ethereal for $59.95. If you have 15 tables that is $4 a table!
5). The best bridesmaids in the world to help put them together!
Stay tuned for some more great wedding ideas! Post a comment if you have any unique wedding ideas to share!
Maria
Whole Latte Love Sales
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