Most likely in your wedding inspiration searching, you've been constantly bombarded with images of luxurious celebrity weddings that are mostly unattainable to the average bride-to-be. There's very few brides out there who have the wedding budget of Kim Kardashian (around $2.8 million total), so it's not surprising that many couples are looking for ways to get the look for less. Today we're going to share some celebrity wedding inspiration and how you can pull off these looks without breaking the bank!
Take a page out of Kimye's wedding planning book, and have a white wedding. Having an all white wedding might not be for everyone, but you can't deny how luxurious the look is. Choose white bridesmaids dresses, white linens, white chairs, and white flowers. Luckily, standard white linens, napkins, and other rental items tend to be the cheapest, so achieving this look is totally possible on a budget.
According to People Magazine, the celebrity couple spent more than $100,000 on flowers alone. You can achieve this luxurious and elegant look for less by choosing white blooms that are inexpensive, like baby's breath and carnations. When used en masse these frugal flowers can make a major statement. A good thing to keep in mind when choosing your wedding flowers is the seasonal availability of flowers during your wedding month.
One of the biggest statements from the Kimye wedding was their gorgeous flower wall backdrop used during the ceremony. You can recreate Kim & Kanye's large flower wall for a fraction of the cost by using silk flowers from the Dollar Store. If you're looking for an even more cost effective option, consider creating a paper flower backdrop like the one pictured here from the Watters 2014 runway show.
Some of the most chic wedding day looks are the ones that are simple and understated. Minimal decor is needed for an outdoor wedding ceremony, consider using just a few aisle marker arrangements and drop some fresh or silk petals down the aisle for a simply stunning ceremony setup. When executed well, simple wedding decor will look chic and timeless rather than sparse so keep that idea of delicate balance in mind when planning your setup.
Have your eye on a humongous, luxurious cake design but don't have the room in your budget? Consider renting a fake cake to display at your reception to make that big statement rather than hiring a baker to create a masterpiece of sugar and frosting. Another option you could consider is to create your own fake wedding cake! Check out this tutorial to see how to create a faux wedding cake out of styrofoam and plaster!
If there's anything that will make a celebration feel luxurious, it's a little bubbly! Consider stocking up on champagne to serve during your reception, and limit the rest of your beverage options to keep costs down rather than hosting a full open bar. Be sure to check out this list of cheap champagne options you can buy for your wedding to keep your total spend in check.
1. All White Everything
Take a page out of Kimye's wedding planning book, and have a white wedding. Having an all white wedding might not be for everyone, but you can't deny how luxurious the look is. Choose white bridesmaids dresses, white linens, white chairs, and white flowers. Luckily, standard white linens, napkins, and other rental items tend to be the cheapest, so achieving this look is totally possible on a budget.
2. Choose inexpensive flowers
According to People Magazine, the celebrity couple spent more than $100,000 on flowers alone. You can achieve this luxurious and elegant look for less by choosing white blooms that are inexpensive, like baby's breath and carnations. When used en masse these frugal flowers can make a major statement. A good thing to keep in mind when choosing your wedding flowers is the seasonal availability of flowers during your wedding month.
3. Recreate Statement Piece Stunners
One of the biggest statements from the Kimye wedding was their gorgeous flower wall backdrop used during the ceremony. You can recreate Kim & Kanye's large flower wall for a fraction of the cost by using silk flowers from the Dollar Store. If you're looking for an even more cost effective option, consider creating a paper flower backdrop like the one pictured here from the Watters 2014 runway show.
4. Keep it simple and chic
Some of the most chic wedding day looks are the ones that are simple and understated. Minimal decor is needed for an outdoor wedding ceremony, consider using just a few aisle marker arrangements and drop some fresh or silk petals down the aisle for a simply stunning ceremony setup. When executed well, simple wedding decor will look chic and timeless rather than sparse so keep that idea of delicate balance in mind when planning your setup.
5. Fake it if your budget can't take it
Have your eye on a humongous, luxurious cake design but don't have the room in your budget? Consider renting a fake cake to display at your reception to make that big statement rather than hiring a baker to create a masterpiece of sugar and frosting. Another option you could consider is to create your own fake wedding cake! Check out this tutorial to see how to create a faux wedding cake out of styrofoam and plaster!
6. Pop the bubbly
If there's anything that will make a celebration feel luxurious, it's a little bubbly! Consider stocking up on champagne to serve during your reception, and limit the rest of your beverage options to keep costs down rather than hosting a full open bar. Be sure to check out this list of cheap champagne options you can buy for your wedding to keep your total spend in check.