How to Choose a Décor Theme Without Overspending

Décor budgets rarely fail because of one big item. They fail because of twenty small ones.

Follow this order:

1. Choose two colours and one accent. More than that looks scattered.
2. Spend where guests look. That means the entrance, top table, stage backdrop and centrepieces.
3. Keep the rest simple. Clean linen and good lighting do more than a lot of props.
4. Use lighting. Warm lighting makes a basic setup look expensive.
5. Rent, don't buy. You need these items for one day.

Where money disappears:

• Last-minute additions after the plan is signed off
• Delivery and set-up costs nobody budgeted for
• Items that look good in photos but are invisible from the guests' seats

A quick test: stand at the back of the venue. If you cannot see an item from there, you probably don't need it.

ChloAce designs around your budget first, then shows you what you get at each level.

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