November 21st

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Susan Stripling

Tip of the Day: Tell potential vendors how much you can afford to spend upfront and choose vendors who operate on transparency. "Decor and flowers are usually the highest priorities for my clients. And before I get them drunk with wedding decor ideas we have an honest discussion about budget. I find out what their comfort level is for the decor budget, if there is room for overage, what their expectations are, and if their expectations match their budget," says Heather Thomas from Heatherlily.

"Everyone, no matter how much money they have, has a budget. Whether you're building a house, buying a car, applying for college or planning a wedding, there is always a budget. It's not a bad word and it's important for both the client and vendor to be honest with one another," she adds.

Plus, check out Top Questions to Ask Your Wedding Vendors.

Healthy Ideas

KIND bars give your guests a touch of sweetness without the guilt. Choose a flavor that coordinates with your wedding color palette, or opt for a wide variety and let each guest choose his or her own on the way out ($1.99 each or $107.50 for a case of 72, kindsnacks.com).

Popcorn

Give the idea of a candy buffet a fresh take by opting for a popcorn buffet instead! Just Poppin’ offers unique flavors like French vanilla and English toffee, as well as classic favorites like caramel and cheddar. One five-gallon bag nets 25 to 30 pint-sized favors ($39.98 per 5-gallon bag, justpoppin.com).

Ice Cream

For a favor that your guest won’t feel at all guilty about indulging in during their car ride home, go for single-serving ice cream cups by eCreamery! Create your own custom blend from over 40 flavors and 30 mix-ins, and give it a special name that reflects your wedding theme (starting at $3 per cup, ecreamery.com).

Chocolates

Not only are Fannie May's FM Artisan chocolates absolutely beautiful, but they’re also available in a ton of unique flavors, like birthday cake, double shot espresso, candy apple, and bourbon vanilla ($5 for a two-piece box, fanniemay.com).

Chocolates

A yummy blend of dark chocolate, white chocolate, and dried strawberries, these chocolate-covered strawberries by Marich offer a unique twist on the old favorite ($27 for a case of 12 bags, marich.com).

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