10
great ideas that
don’t cost a thing
1
‘Dress up
your reception
tables with old
wedding photos of
family members
and VIPs. You’ll
get guests talking
and spread the love.’
Kara Delay, Love This Day Events
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2
‘One month before your
wedding, collect owers
and hang them up to dry.
When they’re done, you
can use them as ower
confetti for guests to toss
a er the ceremony.’
Kristen Caissie,
Moon Canyon Design Co
4
3
‘THE BEST WAY TO CREATE
A PERFECT DAY THAT’S ALL
YOU? WRITE YOUR OWN VOWS.
FEEL FREE TO BE AS FUNNY
OR AS SOPPY AS YOU WANT.’
Nicole Arena, The Green Ribbon Party Planning Co
‘I love it when brides break out
the family heirlooms. Not only
does using Grandma’s clutch or
Mum’s veil cut costs, it makes
the whole day more meaningful.’
Linda Wright, Cedarwood Weddings
5
‘Use paint sample
cards as your
escort cards.
ey’re free at any
DIY store – just
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,
ohsobeautiful
paper.com
WORDS: COURTNEY BALESTIER. PHOTOGRAPHS: JODY TODD, JEREMY ENNESS, ISTOCKPHOTO.COM, CAROLYN BARBER, LESLOUPSPICTURESANDSONGS.COM
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