Budgeting Tips For Your Ballroom Wedding Ceremony

A ballroom wedding ceremony doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.  As a matter of fact, a new trend is developing where engaged couples are proudly displaying their craftsmanship and creativity in a way to save money, and create original concepts.

Unique ballroom decorations
How many times have guests looked at all the beautiful centerpiece flowers and thought, “Wow, these are so beautiful!”

Instead of investing that money in centerpiece flowers that at the end of the night will need to find a home, turn those centerpieces into small guest boutonnieres and small bouquets.  As each guest arrives, have your ushers hand these out.

In essence, all your chosen flowers will be in a splendor of decorative form by being spread all over the room by your guests.

“Then what do we do for our centerpieces,” you might ask.

Having those beautiful engagement pictures put to use is the perfect way to decorate the center of your tables.  Create specially designed picture frames for your photos, and then surround each photo with beautiful candles, rose petals, and decorative table mirrors.

Not only will this be a wonderful conversation piece, it’ll look stunning without blocking the view for family and friends.

Wedding professionals that exceed expectations
Because most wedding receptions have a grand time dancing, hiring a DJ has become the popular choice.  Break the new tradition by adding an historic touch of hiring a live band.

Local musicians are always eager to perform at wedding receptions and ceremonies.  While they may not be able to bring you the exact variety of a DJ, they are sure to rock the house with some of your practiced favorites.

There’s something about the live sounds of a guitar, horn, piano, and talented singer that refuses to let people remain stationary.

Help your guest give the perfect wedding gift
Most weddings are held during the summer, and yours may not be an exception to that.  The summer sun and warm days are perfect hosts for special events, but when it comes to economics, for many guests the timing couldn’t be worse.

Right around the 4th of July and other dates that families might have planned to use for out of town vacations could be your wedding day.

Instead of leaving guest to scramble for the perfect gift, invite them to participate in a wishing well.

Included in each invite could be the following request:
For each guest desiring to give a congratulatory gift, the wishing well will be available during the reception.  We appreciate your attendance, and look forward to celebrating our special day with you.

The above phrase could be placed on a card that’s including with the invitation, that way your not asking for money directly, as much as your informing your guests on the gift that would be most helpful.

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