Order photos

Wedding Wise

by | Feb 4, 2016 | Life & Style

By Sonia Duggan

Tips, tricks to simplify the big day planning and the hidden costs to watch for

Planning a wedding is complicated. Once couples choose a date and location for their ceremony, they can then can get down to the nuts and bolts of planning for the big day. In the past, the responsibility of paying for a wedding fell to the bride’s parents. But that tradition has fallen by the wayside in recent years, with more and more couples using their own savings to finance their weddings. Few couples enter the process of planning their weddings unaware of just how expensive weddings can get, but costs can easily begin to escalate if they are not careful.

When planning a wedding, most often couples are governed by a budget, whether it is set by their parents or by them. Kim Oden, floral designer and owner of Creative Greenery in Lucas said “Have a budget and a plan and stick to it. That will be your biggest money saver.”

Brides- and grooms-to-be who spend more than they had initially hoped; often find themselves looking for ways to trim expenses. “They are ways to have a beautiful wedding with just simplifying a few things,” said Oden.

While the cost of booking a reception hall will eat up a large portion of the budget, Oden encourages “Be realistic and do your research, look at what things costs so you don’t go looking without a clear idea.”

One of the best ways for couples to stay within their budget or even come in under budget is to take steps to simplify a few aspects of the wedding that can save money without forcing couples to make sacrifices that affect the look or feel of occasion.

* Turn floral arrangements into multi-purpose accessories.

Bridesmaids typically carry beautiful floral bouquets during the wedding ceremony, but such bouquets are quickly put down and forgotten once a couple has officially tied the knot. Couples can save a few dollars by repurposing floral bouquets and other floral arrangements used during the ceremony. Once the ceremony has ended, repurpose floral bouquets as centerpieces for the reception tables and turn flowers used as aisle markers during the ceremony into small centerpieces on the gift table or place them alongside the guestbook. This saves you the trouble of choosing various floral arrangements to display throughout the reception venue and also saves you money.

Additionally Oden encourages brides to research flower types and styles, as there are many less expensive options. She added that an alternative to peonies, which can be $4-$8 per stem, is the garden rose at only $1.75 per stem. “Even Kale and hydrangea’s look great in a floral bouquet and can be painted any color,” she said.

For full story see The Sachse News at http://www.etypeservices.com/Sachse%20NewsID248/default.aspx

bridal web

Rotary Golf 2024

0 Comments

Related News

Looking for luxury: Top features homebuyers seek

Looking for luxury: Top features homebuyers seek

The real estate market has been something of a roller coaster ride over the past few years. Historically low interest rates coupled with a surging interest to move to communities with more outdoor space during the height of the pandemic led to a lot of movement and...

read more
Plan the perfect honeymoon

Plan the perfect honeymoon

After a whirlwind of wedding festivities, it’s no wonder why so many couples look forward to their honeymoons and the opportunity to escape, unwind and celebrate the beginning of their life together. But with so many destinations, activities and logistics to consider,...

read more
Wylie Historical Society hosts vintage fashion show

Wylie Historical Society hosts vintage fashion show

It was a fashionable affair for those in attendance at the Wylie Historical Society’s first Vintage Fashion Show fundraiser. The event was held Saturday, Jan. 27, at St. Anthony Catholic Church and included a catered box lunch. Attendees from as far away as Wichita...

read more
Wine and dessert pairings

Wine and dessert pairings

Choosing the right wine to accompany desserts or other foods, the secret is to think of wine as an ingredient that will add a new flavor profile. According to wine experts, the secret is to think of wine as an ingredient that will add a new flavor profile. When it...

read more
Get motivated, back on exercise track

Get motivated, back on exercise track

Social activity helps seniors when it comes to exercise Overcoming the lack of motivation to exercise is a common challenge, affecting people of all ages, including seniors. Recent studies are a testament to that difficulty. In a 2021 survey from the global fitness...

read more
Smart travel for seniors

Smart travel for seniors

Having made it to their golden years, many seniors have the extra time to devote to recreational pursuits, but it often comes with a limited budget. Instead, seniors can arm themselves with their earned wisdom and discover the multiple travel perks that come with...

read more
Best of 2024 balloting underway

Best of 2024 balloting underway

Shop local. Eat local. Drink local. Now cast your ballot and vote local. Voting for the annual Best of Sachse 2024 contest is now open and will continue until Feb. 2. Whether you’ve lived in the area for one year or 10 years, we know you’ve cultivated a list of...

read more
Is soup the ultimate cold medicine?

Is soup the ultimate cold medicine?

Having a cold is not fun. A stuffy nose, sniffles, sore throat, and other symptoms make having a cold a generally unpleasant experience. According to data collected by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, the average con-sumer shops for over-the counter...

read more
Shopping tips for last-minute gift givers

Shopping tips for last-minute gift givers

Though devotees of early holiday shopping do not hesitate to point out how convenient it can be to get all their gifts long before the arrival of Chanukah and Christmas, scores of shoppers still wait until the last minute to begin checking names off their lists. It...

read more
Subscribe Love