Your weddings just around the corner, you've been trying to budget but no matter how many numbers you add or subtract you still end up passing that magic number. So the question is how do I stay within a budget and still have the wedding of my dreams?
Do-It-Yourself!!!!!
There are many creative ideas that can help you save but also can be a great way to make memories with your bridesmaids or your groom-to-be.
DIY: Guestbook
Normally, the guestbook is used to keep track of everyone who came to the wedding, but when you create your own there are endless opportunities to have a timeless piece. Most people, when they sign a regular guestbook they just leave their name and address but with your imagination a guestbook can become so much more!!!!
Ceramic Platter - Guests sign a white ceramic platter (or frame, mugs, tiles tray, etc) using Pebeo Porcelaine 150 paint markers.Guests sign, draw and design on your platter and then it is baked in the oven at 300 degrees for a half hour. This makes it completely permanent and dishwasher safe. However, it is not recommended to actually serve food on this paint, even though it is non-toxic. I'd imagine that most people will keep this as a keepsake instead of a functional item anyway.
- Silver Engraved Platter - Like the ceramic platter above but cool in its own way, you can purchase a "silver" platter with a diamond tip pen so that guests permanently engrave their names and messages into your platter.
Aprons, Frames and More - A great idea is to have your guests sign the back of the engagement photo at the reception or you can use the cardboard backing from a photo frame. Make sure to use permant markers that won't run, if writing on a semi-gloss pictures make sure to check with your local store to find the best pen. Similar wedding guest book alternative ideas are shirts, pillows, ornaments, tapestries, wall-hangings, table cloths and table runners.
Individual Cards - Another fun option is to set out small cards and matching envelopes. A sign could explain to the guests to write a bit of marriage advice, quotes or anything they'd like to share on the cards. The cards can then be simply placed in a decorative basket. The beauty of this wedding guest book alternative idea is that the messages are private so guests feel more free to write what they want. It is tons of fun for the bride and groom to later open all these tiny cards with personal messages inside. The cards get more and more funny as the night goes on too!
DIY: Centerpieces
Easy Fruit Centerpiece - Instead of using tons of marbles or crystals that run up the bill when it comes to creating your centerpiece, you can use your favorite fruits. Fruits can bring a beautiful aroma to the table and as well it can complement your wedding colors. You can also customize it by using different vases, flowers, leaves, and even sliced fruit!!!
Mason Jar Centerpiece - One of the cheapest do it yourself wedding centerpiece ideas is to arrange your flowers in decorated mason jars. Mason jars are cheap, available anywhere and come in several sizes to create a variety of wedding reception centerpiece arrangements. After all, spending hundreds of dollars on vases is a waste if the flowers are the main visual element of your wedding centerpieces.
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