{"id":848,"date":"2016-08-31T07:40:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-31T07:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/?p=848"},"modified":"2016-08-21T07:42:18","modified_gmt":"2016-08-21T07:42:18","slug":"finishing-touches-for-under-500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/finishing-touches-for-under-500\/","title":{"rendered":"Finishing touches for under \u00a3500"},"content":{"rendered":"

With a little planning, you can transform your wedding with finishing touches for under \u00a3500 \u2013 here are some of our ideas!<\/span><\/p>\n

Outfits with wow factor<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got a bit of spare money in your budget, consider adding a little something to your wedding day outfit to really make it pop. Splashing out on a finishing touch like a brooch or bolero means you can change your look from day to night without spending a fortune on another dress \u2013 genius!<\/span><\/p>\n

Eat, drink and be merry<\/span><\/p>\n

Many venues will ask you to have your menu and drinks finalised long before the big day, but there\u2019s still a lot you can do with a spare \u00a3200-500 at the last minute. Serving canap\u00e9s with the wedding drinks is one option, especially if you\u2019re worried that guests might get hungry waiting for the wedding breakfast. Or, consider serving extra snacks during the evening celebrations, when guests might get peckish. There are plenty of other ways to make your choice of food more entertaining \u2013 why not try an ice cream or pizza bar and let your guests\u2019 imaginations run wild?<\/span><\/p>\n

Dreamy decor<\/span><\/p>\n

When you walk into your reception room for the first time, you\u2019ll want it to be magical \u2013 an extra \u00a3500 can help guarantee that you and your guests will be blown away by it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re holding your wedding in a marquee, there are lots of other low-cost decorating options. Scattering lavender flowers on the floor and tables will not only look pretty, but also smell fantastic. Wedding signs are also a great, cheap way to add impact to your decor\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Musical treats<\/span><\/p>\n

For \u00a3500, you can hire talented musicians to entertain you and set the mood for your celebrations. At the ceremony, drinks and the meal, a string quartet is a classic option for a sophisticated feel. Look around for an excellent vocalist \u2013 it makes such a difference having someone sing as you enter the church and it\u2019s great for your guests while you are signing the register.<\/span><\/p>\n

For a musical idea that costs nothing but will mean a lot to your guests, include something on your invitations asking guests to RSVP with song suggestions \u2013 playing them on the day will ensure you get the musical tone right and that everyone hears something they like.<\/span><\/p>\n

Evening entertainment<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the area where your money will make the most noticeable difference to the day. Everyone will remember the fab toastmaster, salsa dancers or casino that made your celebrations so much fun. If you are concerned about your guests not mingling, hire a magician, human statue or caricaturist to get people talking. Book them for when guests are due to arrive at the reception venue, to work the crowd as they arrive, when people are quite shy \u2013 later on, the atmosphere and alcohol will take over.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lasting memories<\/span><\/p>\n

At the end of the big day, all you will have to remember those special moments will be your photographs. For many brides, it\u2019s worth spending a bit more to get your wedding photographer<\/a> to stay all day, from morning into the night so he can capture everything, especially those more relaxed moments at the evening party<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternatively, buy a Polaroid camera and lots of film! Ask guests to take their photo and write a message on the back for you to keep as an alternative to a guestbook.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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