Anytime something is personalized, it makes a guest feel special. It is a thoughtful touch and it shows your guests you made an effort. If you are on a tight budget, I would focus on only one moment or item. For example, having your seat assignments hand calligraphed with your guests’ first & last name […]
Lighting is your biggest bang for your buck. A few uplights can turn any social hall or ballroom space from a blank room to a PARTY! It’s like paint, it will instantly transform your room. I like to have multiple centerpieces in the room as well. Some with height, some lower, some more expensive than […]
Limit your guest count and shop around for venues. Maybe have the wedding on a Friday or a Sunday and look for off-season dates. That way you can have additional funds for the special items you would like to have.
My best advice for pulling off an elegant and memorable event with a smaller price range is simple; prioritize!! I always have every client, no matter the budget, prioritize what factors of their event are most important to them. Once that is done, we can start budget planning and make sure to focus on top […]
There are so many ways to get creative with your budget when it comes to wedding planning. My first piece of advice for couples working with a tighter budget is to make a list of your priorities for your wedding. Rank those that are “non-negotiable” and those that are “nice to have”. One area that […]
This is one area where I am not an expert! I don’t specialize in budget weddings, and I really strive to guide my clients through a process where we make decisions based on what is right, and not based on financials. That said, anything en masse looks luxe and elegant, and will elevate a space […]
First, I would tell people to be flexible with your date! Some venues offer discounted rates on certain days of the week or lower prices as well if the event is held in the industry’s offseason. Second, I would recommend looking for new and upcoming vendors in the industry. They might be willing to negotiate […]
Being on a tight budget is not an easy feat but we have all the respect and understanding of making it all work. We would, first and foremost, advise them to be realistic and be open to substitutions. Second, prioritize what truly is the most important factor they would like to have for their wedding. […]
Just because a client has a tight budget, doesn’t mean that they can’t have an elegant and memorable event. What it does need is someone that is creative, has great connections, and can determine exactly what the definition of elegant and memorable is to each client. It may be something as simple as wishing to […]
When clients have a tight budget the key thing to keep in mind is – what is the goal of the event and what are the expectations after the event? Depending on the type of event there are several tricks – if it’s a wedding you could have signature drinks instead of a full bar […]
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