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How to Make Your Reception Memorable On A Budget

The Ultimate Wedding Budget Planning Tips

So, we have been charging around looking for ways to help you create your fabulous wedding reception tables and still keep you within your budget. If you have a limited budget and stressed over not being able to get that perfect color/design linen, napkins, centerpieces, or utensils; no worries, here’s what you can do.

For instance, if you are a DIY bride, you should have already covered the most important things – where, when, how much and how many guests; figure out what is most important to you – is it the cake/dessert table, the invitations, the flowers, the linens, the venue, the entertainment, the food, the service, the tableware, or your dress, etc. Whatever it is, let that be your focal point.

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A focal point is what you want your guests to remember most about an event? So, let's say your focal point is the tables. But, due to your budget, you can't upgrade from the standard white linens, glassware, utensils or napkins that come with the package to something more elegant. This is where chargers can be useful in bringing your table-scape to life.

The Hidden Mysteries Behind Chargers

Chargers are usually what we pros like to use for brides who are on a small budget. With a small or limited budget, we suggest that couples stick with the linens (standard white), utensils, glassware, etc that come with the package to stay in their budgets.

Adding these little gems, you will see your linens, utensils, centerpieces, etc come alive before your eyes when you walk into your reception. Not only you will be stunned and amazed, but your guests will also be as stunned, too. These little treasures (chargers) will illuminate your table settings and give you that WOW factor.

So, whatever you choose for your WOW factor, that one selection will complement and make your reception SPECTACULAR and REMEMBERED. So, go ahead and splurge on that one focal point and make your day grand. On that note, this is what we selected that we think you might like and give you inspiration!

Left to right:
SQUARES
If you are going with square tables, use these charges to keep the flow going; dishes should be in the same shape, as well.

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3.5" Sunburst Squares & Orange Squares

K'Mich Weddings - wedding planning - reception setup - 13 opalescence lilac - unique table top rentals

13’ Opalescence Lilac – Use on round tables; great for evening receptions

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Left to right: SCALLOP – Black & Gold /Orange & Gold. It can be used on round tables.

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13" Chantilly - Use on round tables; great for all-white weddings.

K'Mich Weddings - wedding planning - reception setup - rustic antique glass gold leaf charger with tumbler - unique table top rentals

RUSTIC
Use on square tables: Antique glass gold leaf charger with an antique tumbler. You can use the tumbler for water and have stemware for wine. Great for rustic theme weddings. Unique Table Top Rentals

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