A few weeks ago, we had the priviledge of attending the launch of The Observatory, a new name for Jana Curcio Photography at Rosa Mexicano in DC. Congratulation to Andrea Jacobson and her staff of photographers on this new venture!
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The Most Effective Way to Save Money on Your Wedding
Photo: Documentary Associates
With the economy now officially in a recession, brides and grooms are asking me more often the question of how to have a wonderful wedding on a smaller budget. While there are lots of ways to cut back on excess and go back to basics, THE BEST way to save money is still lowering your guest count. Now, I know everybody balks when I make this suggestion. Everybody. Nobody wants to cut the guest list. Let me break it down and show you the money … I mean, math.
For every table of 10 people, it costs you:
- $150 – $250 centerpiece
- $1,800-$2,500 food, drinks, basic dinner ware and catering labor ($180-$250 per person)
- $70 table and simple table linens
- $80-$150 chairs rental
- $100 favors
- $50 paper products
Total: $2,250-$3,120.
The bottom line is, for every 10 person you remove from your guest list, you save about $2,000-$3,000. Are you convinced now?
Chalk it Up – Part 2
A few months back, I blogged about these chalk board oilcloths. My love for all this chalk board has found another way to chalk it up! Check out these cool chalk board candles from Sundance! It comes with 3 colored chalks.
At $24, it’s kind of pricey, don’t you think? So I was thinking crafty folks could buy much cheaper clear glass votive holders and spray paint them in chalk board paint yourself for the same effect!! Some ideas:
- Votive Size: Escort “cards”, place “card”
- Pillar/Larger Size: table markers, guestbook (have a guests leave you message. Seal with polyurethane after wedding), gift cards holder, menus (if you use a tall rectangular vase)
What other ways can you think of to use for your wedding?