When most brides- or grooms-to-be think about the cost of a wedding, it's usually the big ticket items such as the dress, food, drink and entertainment at the reception, the reception venue, the cake, and the honeymoon that come to mind. What can be overlooked are the dizzying number of wedding accessories available, some of which are on the indulgent side-such as a personalized wedding aisle runner or a dance floor decal featuring the newlyweds' names-and some which are more traditional, such as the cake topper, flowers, the bride's garter, and car decorations, by overlooking these accessories you will end up paying more for your special occasion.
Accessories are typically used to give the final, personalized touch to a wedding so most prospective brides want to use a variety of accessories, including guest books, flower girl baskets, ring bearer pillows, personalized napkins and coasters, centerpieces, place cards, and wedding favors. These accessories can help the wedding to be a grand occasion.
Going through a wedding planner or a wholesale bridal boutique can be very expensive, especially if you are planning to have more than just a few close friends and immediately family. But if you live in an urban area, there are brick and mortar stores that specialize in discount wedding supplies and accessories that you can check out in person. There are also hundreds of online sites offering cheap wedding accessories.
However, when buying online it's important to make sure the company is reputable and has a return policy. You don't want to order a satin and lace ring pillow and end up with a cotton covered pillow with yarn fringe. Also check out sites like Overstockdotcom or other companies that sell surplus items that may work well for your wedding. When looking for these items, it is best to for bargains to cut down on cost.
While wedding cakes are an integral part of nearly every wedding celebration, cakes themselves come in a variety of styles, flavors, and shapes. There are now also wide selections of cake toppers, from the traditional to the whimsical to the comical. There are also plaque-types that can be monogrammed, and sculpted toppers such as entwined hearts. Again, inexpensive toppers can be found in discount stores and online.
The key is to decide what you want early on, giving yourself plenty of time to do comparative shopping to get the best deal possible on the special details that will make your day truly special.
If you are planning a wedding in the near future, you might want to check out BridePower.com for cheap wedding accessories, such as wedding veils, bridal jewelry, belts, hair pieces, and gifts for the bridesmaid and maids of honor.
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