More and more people are becoming smart when it comes to dealing with money, so it’s no surprise that today’s couples are opting for practical but still beautiful weddings instead of really lavish ones. Today’s couples choose items like no frills dresses to cheap wedding party favors; the modern wedding is certainly more realistic and leaves more room for creativity. So here are really fresh from the oven ideas to make any wedding, your wedding, look like a million bucks even if in realty, it isn’t.

Location, location, location

Most weddings break the bank simply because couples want the location of their wedding to be super spectacular or exotic. But if you are one of those people who want a beautiful setting without the hefty price tag, then here are some tips for that million dollar wedding.

First of all, look around you. Or better yet, broaden your horizons and see the potential your garden has. What I’m saying here is that your hometown may not look postcard perfect for you but if you just try and imagine all the possibilities a farm or even a lakeside park has, then you might just end up with a setting for your dream wedding that’s magazine cover worthy.

If you live in a city, you might want to brush up on your history. A museum or historical mansion could be the perfect setting for old Hollywood inspired glamour weddings. You can also contact your local botanical club, or better yet, if you belong to an organization, you can ask for help regarding the reception area or where the actual nuptials will be held.      

Photographs that will last a lifetime

After deciding on where your nuptials and reception will be, it is about time that you decide on whether you will blow big bucks on a professional photographer. Many people think that professional is the only way to go when it comes to photography. They think that all the high tech cameras all professionals are touting around paint a better picture. But that is totally wrong. Instead, a couple could provide guests or family with disposable cameras and have them snap away for truly personal and unique photos. Or you can always ask attendees to bring their digital cameras and have them email you the photos after. But if you’d rather have your guests to be guests only and not photographers, then you can always contact photography students in your area. They will definitely ask for a cheaper price than if you hired a professional to do the job. Another great idea in order to have photos that look elegant and timeless is to make them black and white.    

Bargain party favors

Let’s face it, a wedding is not judged based on the food or even the party favors. A wedding’s success should be based on how solemn or heartfelt the whole ceremony was. But if you think that a wedding should be very heartfelt and have gossip worthy favors to give away at the same time, then here are some tips and tricks.

Cheap wedding party favors probably sounds like a contradiction. But for the truly chic who knows how to do a makeover on a cheap find, then it is just a common, everyday phrase. Today’s woman can probably spot a very luxurious handbag miles away. So, most people think that since they can spot an expensive item from a fake then you can only have an expensive looking thing only if it is expensive. But that is false. You can order cheap wedding party favors by the bulk online and then add a touch of glamour to items like candles by putting in rhinestones or lace. You just have to explore the possibilities. Another good idea is to make your own party favors. If you love cooking and are infamous for brownies or homemade chocolate candies, then you can impress guests with your dessert or comfort food of choice. You can just make these goodies look pricier by putting them in really chic packages like lace and pearl encrusted boxes. Of course, the pearls will not be real. Truly, having a spectacular wedding is not based on how much money you’ve spent. You just have to look at things like an artist who looks at a blank canvass. You just have to explore the options and let your creative juices flow to make your dream wedding come true.