Last month, we dove into the real details of budget planning for a wedding, because as much as celebrations come without rules these days (and really, they don’t, you have creative license to make your day whatever you want it to be!), it is useful to have a guide for your expenses when you’re the bride – when you’re the groom, for that matter, too!! Whether you have $5K or $50K, $10K or $100K tucked away for tying the knot, you can spend the money however you wish, just don’t forget to keep these categories and percentages of the total cost in mind:
(Again, this is just our Style Me Pretty take on a balanced budget, you and your planner may work out something nuanced and different, based on your own event priorities – and that’s great! Just remember that your allocations should have a rhyme and a reason to them, you won’t want to overspend too much on a certain consideration and have it take away from the funds left for other things)
Looking at the above, though, we want to caveat florals, decor and details, because that 15% of the budget is hardly marginal. These elements essentially make up the non-venue-related aesthetic of your day, they drive your vibe, and they influence another one of your major wedding investments: photography. If you’ll be bringing on a photographer who is known for their attention to detail, their ability to capture meaningful moments in time and make you feel like you’re right back there, their uncanny talent for making the little things stand out and get noticed, then you’ll absolutely want to ensure that you’re budgeting for ALL of these things, not just the flowers. All that being said, we adore flowers, we couldn’t imagine wedding days without them and the genius artists behind them, we just want to acknowledge their creative counterparts and how so easily they can be glossed over. They definitely shouldn’t be, though, because details and decor bring sparkle to your day – they’re unsung heroes.
From wooden welcome signs and creative cake toppers to beautiful items that transform your tablescapes and props to make your photos pop, this assortment of oh-so-lovely ‘I Do’ details will truly deck out your day. And even if they aren’t focal points for your guests (which won’t be a thing, we assure you), they’ll still make a big difference for you!
Just the thing to make your nuptials stand out in a crowd. Welcome your guests with whimsy, keep them cheersing through cocktail hour, and encourage their heartfelt inscriptions in your guest book – because the event might just last a weekend, but the impact of these inviting touches will last forever.
These special strands bring an extra dose of delight to your big day, because the milestones are major (seeing Mr. & Mrs. strung up for the first time is magic) but so are the subtle reminders to ‘Cheers to Love!’
Even if it’s dressed in buttercream, your cake shouldn’t go naked, right?! These tasty toppers do the trick!
Successful tablescaping is not for the faint of heart! Whether you’re embracing the beauty of long banquet tables or styling your own sweetheart setup, these curated tabletop choices will bring your skills up a whole notch for your nuptials.
Insta-worthy and then some with these adorable drop cloths. If you want to give your guests a wedding photo glow up or would rather plus-up your own photos with a stunning altar-installation, this is the way to do it!
Iron chandeliers dangling effortlessly from above are globally-respected bits of gorgeous. Collaborate with your florist and add some jaw-dropping blooms for a look that keeps drawing everyone’s eyes up to the sky.
Shop the full Style Me Pretty decor shop now. There are kinds that hang, kinds that top, kinds that drape, and kinds that [back]drop, but everything was made to style out your most special of occasions (and make the most of your budget)!