Holiday Savings

You can still throw a spectacular holiday bash, even in tough economic times. Here are seven ways to save

by Marley Majcher | Published in November 2008 budget | decor | Event Currents | event design

Using ornaments rather than flowers means you can reuse your décor elements.

Youngsong Martin of Buena Park, Calif.-based Wildflower Linen uses inspiration boards to demonstrate upcoming trends. “Soft and soothing to exotic and wild, green is high on the color forecast for 2009,” she says.

Edible elements make this centerpiece double as décor and dessert.

Clear cylindrical vases are an economical way to up the style quotient in your winter-themed events.

Incorporate branches, which can be sourced free from Christmas tree lots, into tablescapes and use them to garnish platters.

Make your event elements work double time like these place-card holders, which guide guests to their seats and serve as décor.

Mix and match for a more varied look, creating vignettes throughout your event space.

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About the author: Marley Majcher

Marley Majcher is CEO of Los Angeles-based The Party Goddess! Inc. (thepartygoddess.com), a catering and event planning company that organizes all aspects of large-scale functions. Contact: Marley@thepartygoddess.com

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