STYLING ON A BUDGET
Our top tips & tricks…
UTILISE WHAT YOU CAN
Make use of what the venue can offer – tables, chairs, or any accessories that you may like.
THINK OUTSIDE THE SQUARE
Flowers are beautiful and we all love them, but they can really break a budget. Now we aren’t saying no florals at all - that’s just crazy talk. It’s just about getting more bang for your buck. For instance, try bulking out your floral styling with other accessories. Did you know that for the same cost as a small floral posy centrepiece, you could have five candlesticks?
For the florals you do have, we recommend focusing on the bridal table. After all, it's going to be in A LOT of photos! Relocating or repurposing your florals can also make your money go further. Try repurposing your bridal party flowers as table arrangements (if you can pry them from your bridal party, of course). Embellishing your arbour or alter always looks great, too. Borrow some muscle and have it moved to your reception area after the ceremony. Now low and behold… you have a photo op for your guests. Winning!!
CHANGE IT UP
Do something interesting with the reception floorplan – ask the venue what has been done before and whether they have any ideas for something new. This instantly creates interest when you walk into the space, yet you haven't had to spend a penny. Examples of this could be creating zig-zag shaped tables (this works well if you’re working with trestles), or have one large king’s table for your bridal party/family – This option is well-complimented by round tables.
If you're having a cocktail-style wedding, create different heights with your furniture & accessories. For Example, if the venue provides the cocktail tables then simply hire some ottomans and coffee tables. This gives a dynamic feel to the space and won't cost you an arm and a leg.
LIGHT IT UP
Lighting! If in doubt, add festoons. They are a total winner for ambience and are such a cost-effective option. Super easy to put up too, which is a bonus. They look great over a dance floor, across the reception space, in trees – basically they look good no matter what your scenario.
PICK A PALETTE
Pick a colour scheme early – it helps give direction and having a colour scheme easily brings the entire look together, whether you have budget for a lot or a little styling.
Check out some of our favourite Styling Collections for a smaller budget:
Boho Bronte
Teal Therese
Geometric Grace