Tips for Wedding Savings

These are easy ways to cut some costs of any wedding. Below are 30 tips to help you save big. 

Reception

1. Cut the guest list. This will slash your catering costs and save on invitations and even the number of centerpieces and tables. 

2. Think off-peak season and save thousands!  Your day can determine in saving THOUSANDS. 

3. Hold your ceremony and reception in one spot -- it will cut travel time for vendors you pay by the hour.

4. Skip the Saturday wedding.

5. Have bigger tables so you need fewer centerpieces and tablecloths.  This also decrease the number of tables needed. 

6. Shop the off-season for extra decor -- get modern black vases on sale after Halloween and pretty pink ones after Valentine's Day

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Flowers

7. Use more greenery than flowers.

8. Swap out costly flowers -- did you know peonies can be five times more expensive than roses?

9. Stick to just one or two kinds of flowers.

10. Buy flowers that are in season.

11. Include non-florals, like lanterns.  Use silk and faux flowers. 

Food & Drink

12. Serve entree duets.

13. Skip the main course -- apps and drinks are fine too.

14. Offer beer, wine, and a signature cocktail instead of a full bar.

15. Serve comfort foods like barbecue chicken, mac and cheese, and corn. It's fun and often cheaper.

16. Skip the champagne toast.

Cakes

17. Order a small one or two-tiered cake and then supplement cake with a larger sheet cake (hidden back in the kitchen).

18. Keep the add-ons simple.

19. Use fresh flowers, not sugar ones.

20. Reuse ceremony flowers for the cake table.

21. Skip exotic fillings like guava and mango.

Stationery & Favors

22. Get single-page invites to save on postage.

23. Give out one favor per couple.

24. Make your cake the favors.

25. Have favors double as escort cards.

26. Email your save-the-dates.

27. Have your guest RSVP online. 

Photo, Video & Music

28. Have a photographer you love but can't afford the prices? Ask them if they have an associate shooter who will do your wedding for less.

29. Opt for a smaller band.

30. Hire a band or DJ who can do both the ceremony and the reception.

Let My Little Occasion assist with your planning needs. 

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My Little Occasion thanking all those honorable men and women that has carelessly fought for our freedoms. We all take for granted the strength and determination that it takes to serve. 

We also remember and reflect on those we have loved and lost. You all will always be remembered. 

Thanks for your service, 

MLO 

Centerpieces

Centerpieces can completely change the look of any event. Adding certain colors and glass combinations can go along way. Below are Centerpieces created by My Little Occasion, it shows how one can create any look with a few key touches of color and textures.  The possibilities are endless. Your event your way - all set ups can be adjusted to fit your event. Also, we have linen, we can supply all your needs.

Above is a centerpiece of our glass blocks, which can be customized with a special color and/or textured item. 

Black and gold with our gold under lights for that added touch. 

Elegant Eiffel Tower vases, stands out on any table.

Adding a water feature make any table stand out.

Table for two anyone?! This table is fit for royalty; the gold with a splash of purple sets the mood.

Let My Little Occasion make your tables Stand Out. 

Event Planner Duties

As clients and guests, many people do not see the first hand duties that event planners actual complete for any and all events. If you have ever attended an event of any scale in which planning and event skills were involved, an event planner and/or coordinator was behind the scenes. Event planners work on a wide range of events with one goal in mind; to make the event run smoothly.

Pre-Event Duties

Event planners work closely with their clients to determine the purpose and scope of an event. The client establishes the time and general location, and sets a budget for the planner. Working under these parameters, the event planner seeks bids from local meeting places and service providers, such as caterers, venues, etc. The event planner may need to contract for lodging and transportation services for guests, or arrange meetings and breakout sessions within a conference. Event planners may also select featured speakers for meetings and send announcements or invitations. The client has the final say on the location, services and features.

During the Event

The planner supervises setup for the event, including the use of equipment such as sound systems and video screens. While the event is in progress, in many cases the planner works to keep the guests and host satisfied and strives to meet their needs. A successful planner makes sure the event stays on schedule and that featured speakers or performers are prepared and cued. At the conclusion, the event planner is responsible for supervising cleanup. The planner meets with the client to review the event, discuss bills and finalize  payment.

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Meet the Ladies behind scene

Welcome to #MLO . Where we strive to meet the clients needs. We go above and beyond expectations. Your event isn't just an event to us. Your event is OUR event. Dedication, professionalism and above all organization is what we stand for. #MyLittleOccasion

Baby Baptism Celebration

My Little Occasion was blessed to assist the beautiful Brown family with the Christening celebration of their sweet baby girl.  

The tables are set

Sweet Treats

Custom letters for a beautiful baby girl 

Brunch is served!!

Rock'In Reveal

Gender reveal!! #Boy #Girl 

My Little Occasion surprised a beautiful couple for their gender reveal party.  

 My Little Occasion created fun games for all ages to enjoy

All #Pink and #Blue

Customized Pink & Blue Everything

  

It's A #GIRL!!!!

Fun and tasty party favors for all the guests

Inventory Upgrade

As #EventPlanners we have endless inventory to help any and all clients. We have inventory that allows our clients a variety of items. 

Easel anyone 

We have all you event needs. 

Marketing Fun

Entrepreneur Event - marketing is a much need part of any and all organizations. #MyLittleOccasion was present for the Second Annual Entrepreneur Event at Collin County Community College. 

We offered delicious sugar cookies with the touch of #MLO. 

Meet your #EventPlanners 

Sweet Sixteen - Royal Affair

King Bruce celebrated his 16th birthday. #MyLittleOccasion roles out the Red Carpet. 

#MLO created a custom photo booth for all the memories to last forever. 

This was a fun event lots of young friendly fun. 

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