Ways to Save

We are always looking for ways to save our Clients money when it comes to planning events.

Here are a few of our favorites:

1. Try to locating a venue that is already ornate. You may not need decorations. The beauty of the venue may  be enough.

2. When it comes to flowers, make sure they are in season

3. Is there an event before yours? See if you can gain their contact information and maybe both of you can share in the costs of some of the vendors (i.e., flowers, music,)

4. Do you really have to have your event on a Friday or Saturday night, which is prime time? Why not a Sunday or weekday evening? Sometimes this can save as much as 50% when it comes to the venue rental and vendors.

5. Depending on the type of event you are having, why not use online invitations?

6. Try to purchase items in bulk

7. Start planning early so that you can take advantage of sales as they come about

8. Plated dinners are often times less expensive than buffets. Attendees have a tendency to eat more when there is a buffet. Extra dishes, flatware and staff are also often needed for a buffet.

9. Ask the venue if you can bring in your own liquor. Even if there is a corkage fee, often times you will still come out ahead.

10. Want to have a Photographer or Videographer, but running close to the end of your budget? Check out a Photographer or Videographer school. There are some great student Photographers and Videographers out there. Catch them while they are still students before they begin charging at least $350/hour.

Hope this helps in saving you a few dollars!

Happy Planning!