wedding table settings – one of the best places you can save money on your big day without sacrificing style is in your décor, and specifically, your wedding table settings. While it can be tempting to pull out all the stops with show-stopping floral centerpieces, accessories, and tableware, taking a more minimalistic approach could not only save you some valuable cash but also create a stunning setup that will wow your guests.
Matthew Shaw, creative director and founder of Sauveur., has shared his top tips on choosing your wedding table settings on a budget, revealing four key things to consider.
Pick your heroes / Find your focus
The most important thing to remember is to not try and do it all. My advice when designing a wedding on a budget is to pick one or two items to take center stage and keep it simple with the rest. I also advise caution with an overly DIY approach to everything. Whilst this may seem a fun and cost-effective solution at the time those thoughts can fade when your wedding is fast approaching and you are busy painting and flower arranging. By all means factor in practical skills you or your friends may have but be reasonable with what you are asking and the time it will take.
Time to talk tables
When it comes to table settings, keep it to what is strictly necessary and identify key elements you can really make sing. This could be a contrasting water glass or a statement napkin. They may be a particular color or detail from your invitations that you can pick out or a detail that ties everything together with the venue.
Minimalism is beautiful too, so, consider losing the tablecloths, choosing a rustic table, and keeping it simple with bud vases scattered along the center. You can also go the other way and have a simple white tablecloth with pillar candles around the table instead of flowers for a striking look. I also often suggest removing placements and having the guest names printed or written at the top of the menus. This saves on a large amount of printing which will help both the budget and the planet.
Choosing a rustic table can be striking
If you have a friend or family member with nice handwriting this may be the time to pull in some favours! This could be with writing out guest names or, to take it a step further, they could handwrite your dinner menu which a local print shop can help you scan and print onto cards. I love a handwritten menu and this approach will help you achieve something bespoke and personal whilst keeping the cost in check.
Selecting your stems
Florals are often a sticking point when it comes to wedding budgets. Flowers are expensive, and getting increasingly so. An important aspect to remember for flowers is seasonality and provenance, which can have a big impact on the budget. Everyone has their favourite flowers and each day there are thousands more inspirational images of the ‘perfect’ wedding aesthetic.
Always consider how you can reuse your flowers. If you are opting for flowers at your church or ceremony venue, these could potentially be reused in bars and at your reception later on. It’s a great way of stretching out your floral budget and also ensuring that your arrangements are put to good use! Remember to factor the logistics of this in as someone will have to move them.
Bring it all together
I would always start by looking at what is available to you at the venue. They are often happy for furniture to be moved around and borrowed from other spaces. This is a great way of avoiding hiring costs but also making sure that furniture feels relevant to the setting. When you go on a visit to your venue, take photos of all the different pieces of furniture and note down where they are located. This can then inform how you would like your reception to be laid out.
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