If you have used up the bulk of your wedding budget on the key features of your wedding, you may be worried about all those little extras you still need to purchase, such as accessories for your bridal attire, items for your attendants, candles for the ceremony… the list may seem endless. But don’t worry (that’s bad for your skin). Read through these pointers for some insight on how and where to find some of the more common wedding accessories you are looking for.
Items for the Bride to Wear
Bridal accessories do not need to cost an arm and a leg to bring the added allure you want on your wedding day. Garters, for example, can be purchased at wedding boutiques or party décor shops and come in a wide range of prices. But, you may want to also consider scouting out deals online. There, you can snatch up a pretty, lacey garter for as little as $10.00. Other items you can find readily online include wedding veils (complete with decorative comb), tiaras, bun wraps, hair bands and barrettes, even purses and moneybags. All you have to do is point and click. Give it a try and you’ll be pleasantly surprised with all the choices out there.
Items for Attendants
Your wedding party can also benefit from doing a little online browsing for their attire. And along with the accessories you are looking to find for yourself, other items your attendants may need include bouquets, flower girl baskets, headpieces, and jewelry. And don’t forget about your attendants’ gifts while you are looking!
Items for the Wedding Ceremony
Accessories for your wedding ceremony, such as candles, ring bearer pillows, and programs, do not need to be pricey to look amazing. There are plenty of specialty shops offering these accessories at affordable prices. It’s well worth it to take the time to browse through bridal boutiques, party décor stores, and gift shops. There’s a deal just waiting for you. And, of course, there’s the Internet if you don’t want to do that much legwork.
Wedding Invitations
Many consider the wedding invitations to be a key element of their wedding planning. The invitations are the first, and sometimes the only, indication your guests will have regarding the theme of your wedding. But, for them to be perfect does not mean you have to pay a high-end printer big bucks. Again, you can always use the Internet to help you out. A plethora of websites offering pre-made invitations will pop up allowing you to browse, compare, and decide on the style of your invitations. Yet another option is to make your invitations yourself. Visit an arts and crafts store for ideas and supplies. You can get great advice on colors, cuts, and on decorating your invitations, giving them a truly personal touch.
Items for the Reception
Most wedding budgets allot the largest amount of money to the reception. It is, after all, the place where you and your guests will spend the better part of the day. So, you want the decorations and accessories to be stunning as well as to reflect the theme of your wedding. Deals can be found for the many accessories you’ll need without them looking like discount purchases. Shop around for items like guest books, cake tops, place cards, favors, cameras, champagne flutes, anything you want to make your reception unforgettable for you and your guests.
Weddings can become pretty expensive pretty fast. So, if you see that you need to cut some corners and save a few dollars here and there, why shouldn’t you? Searching for the best deal doesn’t make you cheap, but wise. With all the avenues open to you to find deals and save money, you and your groom can concentrate on more important purchases for after the big day – like an exotic honeymoon or a down payment on a house.