planning on a budget

one of the most important things in planning an event are the budget.

this will narrow down  what you get, what you don't get, and how stressed you will be

lets be realistic here if you are a bride and also do everything you will be mega stressed 

and i mean really you will be in charge of sooo much.

but you dont have to, there might be friends and family that are interested in helping out

maybe even willing to plan the whole thing.. maybe maid of honor...

one of the best ways to save is  doing your own decorations. there are plenty of linen places that rent you the linens you need for your event and you set everything out yourself... or a friend

for this event they rented out the items needed and then set it out themselves

another great way to save is minimilizing the guest list. overall its 

cheaper to do setting and food for 50 than 250

center pieces are also so very expensive but center pieces rentals are very effective if your not looking for natural arrangements. also natural flower arrangements are economical if you do it yourself or a friend. 

this is a great way to save some money, all you need is some vases and really you can find some very cheap vases if you look hard.... or rent them

in Houston you can find a dozen roses for as low as $6 which is great!!!

and like always a well priced venue is very important

getting a cheap reception hall is a big deal, but you cant always find one. Saturdays are the busiest days so its not likely to find a cheap Saturday but sometimes you do.

I know Rincon Real had a Great great deal for $990 on a saturday

so a big deal is really doing your research and that link also has some great linen rentals and vases rentals

because the best way to save is by D.I.Y.