3 ways to make your event special on a budget
Planning a special day can be exciting, but it can also come with its own set of financial challenges. From venue hire to decorations and entertainment, the costs can quickly add up. However, with a little creativity and resourcefulness, you can have the celebration you've always dreamed of without breaking the bank. Here are a few tips to help you save money while making your special day unforgettable.
STATIONERY
Add something personalised to your event. Whether it be personalised menus or place cards, there is no need to have this done by a professional. Check out the website Canva or Vistprint and start designing your stationery. Personalise the items with names or special graphics, and print these yourself at home or at places like Officeworks or KMart. To add to the effect, print on Linen paper stock rather than just normal paper. This will make your event stationery stand out.
ENTERTAINMENT
Some people might think that this comes with a high price tag, but this isn’t necessarily the case. Start searching the web for up-and-coming artists who are keen to get their name out there. These people usually come with a better price tag and are often just as talented. Whether it be an aspiring singer, musician, artist or dancer, don’t feel like you have to go to the big companies to source some incredible event entertainment. Hop onto Instagram and start stalking. You’ll be surprised how many potential entertainers lurk on your feeds. You might even be lucky enough to have friends attending the wedding who are able to perform, adding a sweet and personal touch and of course enhancing exposure.
SILK FLOWERS
Silk flowers have many advantages over fresh flowers. One of the biggest benefits is that you are not limited to seasons, meaning you can have the exact flowers you want, regardless of the time of year! This opens up a world of possibilities and allows you to create arrangements that would not be possible with fresh flowers. Nowadays silk flowers are also incredibly realistic and can be just as stunning as fresh flowers, making it difficult to tell the difference. So if you're working on a budget and still want to create beautiful and eye-catching arrangements, this might be the way to go!
WEDDING FAVOURS
Are these even still a ‘thing’? Yes, they are! Whilst these small parting gifts are perhaps not as popular these days, nothing excites your guests more than a special keepsake to take home at the end of your fabulous night. And the best news is, they don’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Why not create your own? Whether it be a sweet snack, like Nutella Mini jars, or a trinket, such as mini scented candles, you are limited only by your own imagination!
