| 1. Instead of floral centerpieces think about | | | | scheme. There is so much out there to choose |
| candles or colored stones. Line the bottom of a | | | | from without costing much. 4. Consider making |
| vase with colored stones. Set a candle or a few | | | | your own favors. Favors are not meant to be |
| stems of your favorite flower (most likely this will | | | | expensive. They are a token of gratitude for |
| be the flower chosen as your theme in your bridal | | | | your guest. Packets of seeds attached to a note |
| bouquets). One bride used her centerpiece as | | | | of thanks or a special poem or saying goes a long |
| wedding favors. She planted a flower, in this case | | | | way. 5. Alcohol can be very expensive and a cash |
| a daffodil, each in a pot and put them in the | | | | bar is out of the question. Depending on your |
| center of the table. It not only made a beautiful | | | | guest, wine can be served during dinner by the |
| centerpiece but each guest took home a lovely | | | | wait staff while beer and soft drinks can be |
| plant to remember the joyous occasion. 2. | | | | available at the bar. This can keep your bar |
| Afternoon weddings, Sunday mornings, or Fridays | | | | expense under control. Planning a wedding is |
| are not premium times and therefore you can | | | | exciting and fun as well as a lot of work. In order |
| get a break on the prices. Brides and Grooms are | | | | to stay within budget keep all receipts and make |
| now thinking outside the box. Garden weddings or | | | | sure you know how your money is being spent. |
| Brunch style weddings are very sophisticated and | | | | Be flexible and think outside the box. Remember |
| can be very entertaining. This also allows time for | | | | skimp in some places, so that you can splurge in |
| the happy couple to unwind before taking off for | | | | others and things will turn out great! |
| their honeymoon or spending quality time with | | | | Yasmin Shikina created weddingsafar to help |
| close friends and family after the party. 3. Take | | | | brides plan their destination weddings. Yasmin |
| some time to educate yourself on flowers. | | | | wanted to share what she learned, as well as the |
| Flowers that are out of season or a special color | | | | mistakes she made, planning her own destination |
| are more expensive. Talk with your floral designer | | | | wedding. |
| and ask what flowers are in season in your color | | | | |