"Q&A with the Event Diva"

It's that time once again this week and we're still talking about weddings!


Q: I am on a very limited budget for my wedding and would like to provide my guests with a nice wedding favor as our way of saying thank you. The favors that I have picked out are a bit expensive, to save some money is it necessary for me to give one to each guests, or can I give them per couple?

A: It is absolutely okay to give favors per couple. Just keep in mind your single guests that you may have invited as they should give them their own favor so they won’t feel left out. The tricky part is going to be deciding on how to distribute the favors. Putting the favors on a “favor table” runs the risk of people taking more than one favor. To remedy this I would suggest using place cards during the reception. With the place card, you are putting their name in the exact spot you would like them to sit at the table. Simply place the favor between the two place settings so they will be able to see that the favor is for the both of them. For your single guests, simply place the favor directly above or on top of the place setting so they will know that it is for them.

Q: I have been reading the one way to save money on your wedding is to plan it during an “off” month. What are the “off” months?

A: The winter months (January – March) tend to be the least popular for weddings. Whereas June, August, September and October tend to be the more popular months. December is also starting to become more popular for weddings all due to the holidays. Because the demand is less during the winter months, you’re more likely to find places (ceremony/reception) who are more likely to offer specials or deep discounts. These discounts can often extend to other wedding services like rentals, photography, flowers, videography, etc too.

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HAPPY PLANNING!