Many newly married couples are shocked when they see the final price paid for their wedding and reception. When you consider all of the service vendors, venue rental, decor, and entertainment most weddings cost in excess of twenty thousand dollars. It goes without saying, a little savings here and there couldn’t hurt. What most people fail to think about is having an off-peak wedding. For some savings, having your wedding on a weekday can be much cheaper than a weekend. However, for a drastic cut in your wedding bills, make a winter wedding an option. During the winter, all of the same vendors that you’d use in the spring or summer are available many times at half the price of their “peak” rates. You benefit from all of the same frills, but don’t pay full price.
The savings are what first draw people to the idea of a winter wedding, among many other benefits. However, there are a few drawbacks of the season that can make it difficult to plan a winter event. For example, winter wedding table centerpieces and themes are particularly difficult to make don’t seem overly Christmas-y. Luckily with some patience and creativity you can amaze your guests and even save money by using materials for your decor that are in season. By far, the benefits outweigh the challenge of selecting a formal winter theme.
Since choosing to have an off peak wedding, it can be acceptable to splurge on a few items that will make your wedding stand out among every other event your guests have attended. For example, one of the most popular winter wedding decorations right now is to have a custom ice sculptor create ice vases or bowls for your centerpieces. Using winter branches you can create amazing static centerpieces. Or, for that extra amazement add water and floating candles to create a floating candle and flower centerpieces.
After all is said and done, what will matter most is the impression your guests had when they left your reception, not how much you spent. One way to save dramatically with a winter wedding is to make your own centerpieces. They need not be boring or bland, in fact, with a few hundred dollars you can create dynamic and mesmerizing centerpieces with floating candles that are sure to impress your family and friends. Not to mention that the pride you will get from knowing you personally contributed to your wedding decor is overwhelming.