How to Buy Wedding Decorations Wholesale
Buying wedding decorations from private boutiques or individual retailers can be prohibitively expensive. Instead of losing huge portions of your budget to decor, shop wholesale outlets and websites.
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Research
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Establish your budget and theme, which affect the venues, caterers, size of bridal party and type of ceremony and reception you will have--and will ultimately determine the type and amount of your decorations. Knowing your overall budget helps to determine the portion to spend on wedding decorations.
Wholesale Outlets
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By using wholesale outlets, whether brick-and-mortar stores or online retailers, you can purchase decorations in bulk and save money. Some outlets may require affiliation with a business for you to shop with them, but dozens of retailers, such as Oriental Trading Company and Save on Crafts, sell to the public.
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Price Comparisons
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Comparing prices versus quantities at a variety of sites; compiling a spreadsheet or chart may help to organize your data. Keep track of discounts and specials that may have expiration dates and be aware of shipping costs.
Word of Mouth and Recommendations
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Look for supplier and vendor recommendations on message boards, bridal communities and wedding sites such as WeddingBee.com. Word of mouth can be beneficial, particularly in the case of unfamiliar vendors. Research organizations and companies at the Better Business Bureau and search for complaints that have been lodged against them.
Shipping
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Allow sufficient time before the wedding for any decorations that will be shipped and ensure that shipping costs will not surpass the money saved. Leave a time window for anything that must be returned. Cushion your budget and time frame for any problems with the order or shipping.
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