DIY isn’t always the best choice!
Brides often ask me what are the best areas to cut wedding costs without losing impact. I recommend that brides define what aspects are most important to making their day like the one they dreamed. For some it is the flowers, others it is the music. Those are the things where you should put the most effort and budget into and be willing to compromise on the other elements. You’d be surprised as to what your guests “see” and what your “vision” might be. In many cases, they are totally different.
Items such as impractical favors, disposable cameras, expensive menu cards and table frames and champagne are some of the main ways couples clock up their budget and it is these items you could save on. These are the things that people will remember the most.
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