Bridal pros and bloggers share how to add personal touches (without spending a cent!)
1“One month before the wedding, collect flowers and hang them up to dry. When they’re done. you can use them as flower confetti for guests to toss after the ceremony.” – Kristen Caissie, Moon Canyon Design
2“Dress up reception tables with old wedding photos of family member and VIPs. You’ll get guests talking and spreading the love.” – Kara Delay, Love This Day Events
3“Use paint chips for your escort cards! They’re free at any hardware store. Grab a bunch in your colour palette and either handwrite guests’ names or tape each card to letter-size paper and run them through a printer.” – Nole Garey, ohsobeautifulpaper.com
4“The best way to create a day that’s really you? Write your own vows. Feel free to be as funny – or sappy – as you want!” – Nicole Arena, The Green Ribbon Party Planning Co.
5“I love it when brides break out the family heirlooms. Not only does using grandma’s clutch or mom’s veil cut costs, it makes the whole day more meaningful.” – Linda Wright, Cedarwood Weddings,
6“Get personal with your guests by leaving handwritten notes at every place setting. So sweet – and totally worth the effort!” – Amy Nichols, Amy Nichols Special Events
7“There is so much cute – and free! – printable stationary online. Bribe your bridesmaids (wine helps!) to give you a hand with assembly.” – Ami Price, elizabethannedesigns.com
8“Want to get everyone on the dance floor? Ask guests for their favourite song on the RSVP card. They’ll go nuts when their song plays at the reception!” – Aimee Monihan, Mountain Occasions Denver, and Tropical Occasions Costa Rica
9“Here’s one for the crafty girls: mail a fabric square to guests and ask them to write a message on it. Stitch them all into a quilt and hang it at your bash.” – Amanda Nistor, ruffledblog.com
10“Why not turn the walk from the ceremony to the reception into a parade? Have the band lead the way for you and your guests. The pictures – and the moment – will be priceless. – Maria Baer, Ritzy Bee Events
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