Brides UK

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

aer 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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