Here are the eye-opening results:
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“Any kind of wedding favor that has the couples name on it and that isnt food.
lbburgess
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They die, and you might not get exactly what you’re looking for.
Faux flowers today look SO realistic and are much less expensive!
And you’re able to choose exactly what you love.
shaeshae87
3.
“Champagne towers or champagne/wine poured or opened at each table.
ddblanton
5.
24, Virginia
6. u/WillowOttoFloraFrank
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“Don’t have a bridal party.
Instead, invest in some entertainment for the guests, like a professional dance number or open bar.”
Anonymous,New York
8.
“Over-the-top flowers with tons of different types of flowers.
Or, group smaller arrangements and plants that can also serve as favors or name cards.”
51, Connecticut
9.
“[You’ll waste so much money] not properly vetting your vendors.
36, Washington
10.
Spend money on other things.”
54, New York
11.
“I may get hate for this, but [skip] the wedding favors altogether.
People will snatch bags of candy on their way out, but that’s about it.”
sass4271c944b
“Personalized wedding favors!
atolli237
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“I was an event coordinator and saw way too many weddings.
Skip the personalized cocktail napkins.
No one pays attention to them anyway.”
“The wedding [ceremony].
No one cares; guests are there for the party, food, booze, and dancing.
Spend your money on that.”
u/tjcenter58
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“Massive wedding cakes with fondant, etc.
Wedding cakes cost around $7$15 a serving because of preparation and supply costs.
Regular cakes are about half that.”
“Always save money by having regular cakes in the back!
Plus you could have more flavor options.”
47, Florida
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“I always tell clients that centerpieces are a good place to save money.
Think about the last wedding you attended before getting engaged…and tell me what their centerpieces looked like.
Most guests can’t remember.
And finally…
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“I think big, elaborate weddings are such a waste of money.
“Most of the wedding decorations end up in the landfill, contributing to a bigger problem.”
edgyflower45
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