Spring is fast approaching, and many couples are looking forward to weddings as the weather warms and the ground begins to thaw. In today's tough economic climate, more and more people are looking to save money on their wedding by putting it together themselves. Whether you're looking for inexpensive favors or buying decorations online, wholesale items can make for a great bargain. Here's 10 must-haves for any do-it-yourself wedding.
1. Candles make great decorations for tables and other reception decor. You can buy plain white candles in bulk to provide mood-lighting across your space, or purchase lantern lights to give a rustic look to your outdoor wedding.
2. Gift baskets make great gifts for your wedding party. Pamper your bridesmaids with gift baskets. They'll be grateful for the opportunity to relax and unwind after all the dancing at your reception.
3. Wholesale wedding decorations can serve as a jumping-off point for your own custom designs, or can be used as-is as part of your decor. From aisle runners and decorative garlands to colored sand, you can pick up must-have items inexpensively and in bulk.
4. When used creatively, balloons can be a great, inexpensive way to add color and whimsy to your wedding. Consider incorporating balloons into your flower arrangements, or cover the ceiling in pale helium-filled balloons that will help to soften the light at your reception.
5. Looking for something unique but inexpensive to top your cake? You can choose from a wide variety of cake toppers, ranging from the traditional bride-and-groom figurines to art deco designs and even a photo frame cake topper.
6. The reception toast is an integral part of many weddings, but stylish glasses don't need to be prohibitively expensive. You can choose from a wide variety of toasting flutes, glasses, and even mugs that can match the theme and atmosphere of your wedding.
7. Premium wedding invitations can be exceedingly expensive, but homemade options are time-consuming and hard to make. A good compromise is wholesale wedding invitations which look professional without carrying the shocking price tag.
8. Artificial flowers are quickly gaining popularity as wedding decorations. They are durable, inexpensive, and often more environmentally sound. You can also easily re-purpose your wedding flowers into other decorations, or send them home with guests as favors.
9. Need some inspiration for wedding favors? You can browse a wide selection of favors for ideas that will match your wedding's theme and its budget.
10. After the big day is over, all you'll have left are memories and photographs. To make the most of your wedding photos, you might want to invest in some wedding photo albums and frames to display shots of your special day for many years to come.