It’s your big day so of course you want it to be gorgeous from start to finish, but as those dollar signs keep adding up, you might have some second thoughts. The good news, you can still have a dream wedding + keep your costs down! Here’s part two!

Save with Decorations

(Photo by Katelyn James Photography)

Simple decor can be tasteful. No need to break the bank when you can use what you have to create unique + attractive wedding decor.

11. Minimalist flower arrangements. No need to have crazy arrangements for your bridal party unless you plan on using them as table decorations as well.

12. Buy flowers from a local farm + arrange them yourself.

13. Ask your family/friends to help with decorating the venue.

Save with Photography + Music

You can still have gorgeous wedding photos + a DJ that will get the party moving, but it doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

14. Find a photographer you like + inquire if they have any associate photographers that can cover it for less.

15. Purchase Polaroid cameras for your guests to capture the little moments.

16. Create your own wedding playlist + hookup an iPod to play it throughout the night.

Favors + Food

Make sure your guests RSVP so that you know how many guests you’re actually accounting for.

17. Make your own favors or just skip them entirely. Are your guests really going to be disappointed if they don’t get that container of bubbles?

18. Choose a simple menu.

19. Swap the cake for cupcakes or cookies.

20. Make your own wedding cake!

21. Serve fruit for starters and dessert.