When you’re working with a smaller budget for your wedding, it can feel as if your options are very limited. While you may be working within stricter parameters, there’s nothing stopping you from putting together a phenomenal event with what you’ve got at your disposal. The trick is to get creative and explore a wealth of varied options. The décor, for example, is an area where some serious wonders can be accomplished without the need for buckets of cash. These tips will help give you a general idea of what you can try.

Start With What You Own

Most people assume that to properly decorate, they need to run to the store and buy a variety of centerpieces, tapestries, and statement pieces. Truthfully, this is why so many people waste money when it comes to their nuptials. Instead of first looking to stores and online retailers for your decoration needs, look inside your own house. You might be surprised with how many pieces or materials you own that can be repurposed or borrowed for your event. Why buy when this option saves both money and time?

Obviously, this mentality can extend beyond your own possessions. Reach out to close friends and family members once you have an idea of what kinds of decorations you’re after. As long as you’re the type of person who knows how to take proper care of other people’s things, you should have no trouble sourcing a wealth of your décor from your circle. 

Play With Floral Options 

Flowers tend to be one of the more important components of wedding décor. Sadly, floral arrangements can drain your budget fast. To avoid this, there are some easy alternatives to consider. When you opt for blossoms that are in-season and local, the price tends to be way lower. If you want to really save your money, however, consider borrowing from other couples. 

Organic matter decomposes fast, and many floral bouquets are either thrown away or given to guests at the end of the night. For this reason, many couples are more than happy to give their used blossoms to others. Reach out to the management team of your venue — they might be able to put you in contact with a couple scheduled to host an event the night before your own.

Learn About Alternatives to Traditional Décor

Centerpieces tend to be one of the biggest highlights when it comes to wedding decorations. Though floral pieces are common, alternatives might be better for your budget. Most bouquets used as table decoration can be obstructive and block people at the same table from seeing one another clearly. Luckily, there’s no rule saying you need to follow a specific formula for your décor. Instead of flowers, feel free to use any kind of items you’d like. The trick is to allow centerpieces to emphasize and enhance the rest of your event’s look. 

Try to align the decorations with the theme of your nuptials. If you’re hosting a rustic wedding, then a practical centerpiece could be a glass jar or mug with a tea candle placed inside. This is simple, effective at capturing the mood, and very inexpensive overall.

Use Lighting Wisely

Successful interior design always takes lighting into consideration. In fact, you can use light to make up for whatever other decorations you cannot afford to purchase. String lights, hanging paper lanterns, and electric candles can all provide a soft, ambient atmosphere without the need for much else. Play around with your lighting options, and you’ll see how simple it is to make the mood more romantic and intimate.

Decorating on a budget is far from the worst problem you can experience when putting together the details of your big day. As long as you know how to work with what you’ve got to spend and can get creative when need be, you will have no trouble finding the perfect solution.