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So many brides rush out as soon as they are engaged and start buying lots of stuff for their wedding due to their excitement. Often times you will buy a lot of stuff that you simply don’t need to purchase because one of your wedding vendors may already be providing that particular item or it’s not something you really even need for your wedding. This is where a wedding planner can really come in handy and how a planner can save you money from the start. Buying lots of inexpensive items may not seem like a lot, but every little thing can add up so quickly.
Some examples I have seen in the past is brides that purchase candles and votive candle holders for their wedding when their florist is already providing these or brides that purchase cups, plates and utensils when their caterer will provide these items at no additional cost. There are some things you will need to purchase, but there is a lot of items you don’t need to waste your wedding money on when you can put that money towards something else.
Here is a list of everything you will have to go out and purchase on your own for your wedding that’s not normally covered by another wedding vendor.
Wedding Items to Purchase Checklist
Guest book
Pen
2 garters – one to keep, one to toss
Cake knife and server x 2 – one for the wedding cake, one for the groom’s cake
Toasting glasses
Personalized napkins for the cake tables
Wedding dress
Wedding shoes
Jewelry & accessories
Veil or hairpiece
Undergarments
Hanger for wedding dress
Wedding bands
Save the dates
Postage for save the dates
Wedding invitations
Postage for wedding invitations
Wedding programs
Favors
Wedding exit “toss it” (sparklers, bubbles, confetti, etc.)
Unity candle or sand; if desired
Gift for the groom
Gifts for the wedding party
Gifts for parents
Ring bearer pillow
Flower girl basket
Notecards (for thank-you notes)

When choosing a wedding cake, it can be an elegant centerpiece or a simple, understated addition to your decor. No matter your wedding theme, here are a few cake ideas to match your style:

1. Floral Wedding Cakes
Elegant Option: A tall, multi-tiered cake covered in intricate sugar flowers or fresh blooms that mirror the floral decor of your wedding.

2. Naked Wedding Cakes
Elegant Option: Go for a semi-naked cake with subtle layers of frosting and elegant touches like fresh berries, flowers, or edible gold leaf to add a touch of glamour.

3. Geometric Wedding Cakes
Elegant Option: Create a modern masterpiece with a geometric-shaped cake, featuring metallic accents or sharp, clean lines. Add details like hexagons or marble designs for a sophisticated look.

4. Classic White Wedding Cakes
Elegant Option: A multi-tiered, all-white cake with intricate detailing like lace patterns, pearls, or sugar flowers creates a timeless and elegant look.

5. Rustic Wedding Cakes
Elegant Option: A rustic wedding cake adorned with earthy elements like fresh flowers, greenery, or wooden cake toppers, elevated with metallic accents or gold leaf for an elegant rustic vibe.

6. Drip Wedding Cakes
Elegant Option: A multi-tiered drip cake with elegant chocolate or caramel dripping down the sides, topped with fresh flowers or berries, and accented with metallic or edible gold.

These wedding cake ideas allow you to match the cake to your wedding decor, whether you want something grand and elegant or simple and understated.