Budget Doesn't Mean Blah

Just because you are on a budget doesn't mean you can't impress!

A lot has to do with the venue that you choose for your reception/ceremony. At a hotel or hall you are going to have to do a lot to put your personal stamp on it. Choose a unique venue that is beautiful in and of itself. Be that a beach, a tropical garden something with a view of it's own. That way you don't have to use special lighting, lots of flower arrangements and other things to make it look other than four walls.

Pay attention to your tablescape. You don't need a fully set table (it cost's too much, the more utensils, glasses and dishes the more you pay). Use ribbons in your colors to criss cross the table to give it color. If you are on the beach fill vases with sand, shells and a candle. Use something inexpesive like raffia as a napkin ring with a starfish glued to it. If you are in a garden pick some of the flowers and use them on your table...nature is there and is free, use it to make your tables a wow.