Wedding decor: how not to save?

 Saving without sacrificing the quality of the wedding is real art. Especially when it comes to wedding decor. How to save is definitely not worth it, read our article.

1. Make the decor yourself

Ordering all the decor on AliExpress, and quickly decorating the venue in the morning on your wedding day is a very, very bad idea. Firstly, cheap décor from Chinese sites never looks like the picture. And on the day of the event, nothing can be changed, you have to be content with what you have. Or even worse: what if your order gets lost somewhere in the post office right on the eve of the wedding?

And even if everything comes on time and the quality suits you completely, it's not a fact that without skills, knowledge, and experience you can beautifully decorate the site. And will you have time for this on your wedding day? After all, a full-fledged installation for a team of professionals takes several hours - are you ready to allocate 4-5 hours on this long-awaited day just to decorate the guests' tables and the ceremony area?

2. Allocate money for decor on a leftover basis

Often, the search for a decorator of the bride is carried out after they have chosen the site, the photographer, the host. We do not argue that this is really important and you should not save money here. But, before booking the most expensive photographer, think about whether you will have money left for good decor?

A photographer is not a magician, and no matter how cool a professional he is, even he will not turn the tasteless and cheap decor in a photo into candy. Therefore, at the very beginning of preparation, distribute the budget according to the main items of expenditure so that you have enough money for everything, even if you will deal with decor issues later than looking for a photographer and a venue.

3. Choose the cheapest decorator

There are three reasons why the price for the services of a certain decorator is significantly lower than the market price. The most common and obvious one is the poor quality of work. Don't think that for a penny you can bring beautiful images from Pinterest to life. Rather, a half-naked arch awaits you, battered tablecloths and flowers of dubious quality.

Another option is an incomplete estimate. In the process of preparation, it suddenly turns out that the decorator's estimate did not take into account important details for you, that you need to purchase some more materials, carry out additional work. And all this, of course, will increase the total cost over and over again - and each time add new reasons for you to worry.

Newbies in the wedding business who are just developing a portfolio can also offer a low price. And here it is up to you to choose - are you ready to take risks for the sake of saving? Yes, decorators who have recently entered the profession have an attractive price list and burning eyes, but they do not have enough experience to know reliable suppliers, correctly calculate the installation time, or deal with force majeure on the wedding day.

4. Prefer quantity over quality

The arch does not have to be decorated with flowers, and the bridal bouquet does not have to be lush and voluminous. Yes, if you like it and have money for it - why not? A flower-filled wedding is always beautiful. But only if it's not cheap artificial flowers.

We do not argue that it is permissible to use high-quality artificial flowers for additional volume, but often brides are chosen according to the principle "if only there was more decor, if only it was not empty," not paying much attention to quality. But the minimalistic decor also looks very festive and elegant, and at the same time does not require huge costs

So, if you have to save money on decor, save on its quantity. Choose minimalistic compositions, abandon the presidium, use a minimum of colors, combine zones. For example, the area of ​​the ceremony after its end can become a photo area for guests, individual compositions can be transferred from the buffet area to the banquet area, etc.

5. Focus on the little things

Prioritize correctly. If your décor budget is tight, it's better to invest in good textiles and floristry than spend all your money on vintage candlesticks or bridesmaid bouquets. Yes, the little things are important, they add charm to the wedding, but they will not save the overall picture if you decide to save money on that. Guests will not enjoy even the most expensive dinner plates if the food quality is poor.

6. Choose rustic or boho for decoration, because they are cheaper

There are no unambiguously expensive and unambiguously cheap styles in wedding decorations. Yes, usually, the classic decor is more expensive than casual rustic, but a lot depends on the venue, the number of guests, and the format of the event. Yes, and rustic - this is not "going out in the field in the morning, picking flowers for a wedding bouquet", but boho - not "gathered old furniture and carpets from friends and lit candles everywhere for comfort."

Wildflowers require a special approach to themselves - otherwise, they will instantly wither. Not all old furniture looks good. Cozy garlands of light bulbs cannot be bought for a penny. And not every site will suit such styles - a classic restaurant cannot be remade under "boho" or "eco".

In any style there are "price" pros and cons: at a wedding in a restaurant you will not have to spend money on tents, heaters, etc. - everything that is required for a rustic holiday in nature; When organizing a wedding in a loft, you can use a minimum of floristry. So, choose a style, not for financial reasons, but based on your personal taste.

Courtesy: Best wedding planner in Lahore.