5 Wedding Splurges That Are SO Worth the Money

Chances are your wedding budget isn't unlimited, so it's all the more important to get a whole lotta bang for each buck! Since it isn't always easy to decide when to fork over the cash and when to tighten those purse strings, we've put together a list of splurges that are so worth the money.

1. Your Bouquet

While flowers are prominent on your wedding day, your beautiful bouquet is the floral focus!

This is the one floral arrangement that’ll be seen by everybody on the day of the wedding, and will be front and center in most of the pictures after the wedding’s over.

2. Lighting.

Shine some much-deserved attention on your wedding with customized lighting including uplights, candles, and spotlights. It creates ambiance, adds that touch of magic, and highlights key elements such as table décor and flowers.

3. Rentals

Sure you could use the venue’s standard linens, chairs, and drinkware but renting higher quality options can really elevate the look and feel of the reception.

Nothing will quickly cheapen an expensive venue or a Dupioni Silk Table linen in Marsala than ordering lap length instead of floor length linens for your guest tables.

You should splurge on things that will give you the most impact. For example, don’t spend $10 per chair for a 20-minute outdoor ceremony if you want expensive table cloths that will be enjoyed for hours at the reception. Renting charger plates is another easy way to step up your place settings.

4. Photography

Quality photography is always a worthwhile purchase; your photographs are one of the few tangible things you’ll have to keep after your wedding day is over.

Hiring a phenomenal photographer can mean the difference between getting OK wedding photos and totally wow-worthy images.

5. A Wedding Planner

Even if you've been planning your wedding for years (and have the scrapbooks and Pinterest boards to prove it), hiring a professional coordinator is a super smart splurge.

Here’s why: You’ll get logistical help like planning the seating chart or coordinating details with vendors like your photographer and your caterer. Plus, you might just get industry discounts and deals you wouldn't have known about and cost-saving tips from a professional.

What will you splurge on for your wedding day? We want to hear it!