{"id":23655,"date":"2017-12-19T06:00:06","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T12:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/?p=23655"},"modified":"2021-08-17T21:24:40","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T02:24:40","slug":"6-wedding-items-worth-splurging-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/6-wedding-items-worth-splurging-on\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Wedding Items Worth Splurging On"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re like most brides, you have a wedding budget. It may be a BIG wedding budget, or, especially if you&#8217;re footing the bill for your wedding yourselves, it may be somewhat more&#8230;modest. No matter the size of your wedding budget, you&#8217;ll want to figure out where to allocate bigger dollars and where you can hold back a bit. Because, after all, you get what you pay for, darling.&#8217;\u00a0With that in mind,\u00a0here are our top picks in wedding splurges that are truly worth the investment.<\/p>\n<h3>Lighting<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23660\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23660\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23660\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/HoustonianHotel_AishaKhanPhotography_660px.png\" alt=\"Reception Lighting by LG Entertainment at The Houstonian\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/HoustonianHotel_AishaKhanPhotography_660px.png 660w, https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/HoustonianHotel_AishaKhanPhotography_660px-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23660\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/ama-photography-cinema\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMA Photography &amp; Cinema<\/a> | Lighting: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/lg-entertainment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LG Entertainment<\/a> | Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/houstonian-hotel-club-spa-the\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Houstonian Hotel, Club &amp; Spa<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/wedding-professionals\/finer-details\/lighting-sound\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Professional lighting<\/a>\u00a0can completely transform the look of your venue or space. It&#8217;s also easier on your pocketbook than flowers and decor.<\/p>\n<h3>Interactive Fun<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23172\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23172\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23172\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cigars4.jpeg\" alt=\"houston cigar lounge - bachelor parties &amp; wedding favors\" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cigars4.jpeg 660w, https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cigars4-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23172\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cigars: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/river-oaks-plant-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">River Oaks Royal Cigars<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/wedding-professionals\/documenting-the-day\/photo-booths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Engage<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> your guests with interactive wedding reception activities such as a photo booth or video booth, a cigar roller, or even a live wedding painter.\u00a0These interactive entertainment options add something extra special to the celebration and provide you and\/or your wedding guests with wonderful take-home tokens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Dessert Table<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23659\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23659\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23659\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AmaPhotography_660px.png\" alt=\"Photo: AMA Photography\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AmaPhotography_660px.png 660w, https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AmaPhotography_660px-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23659\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/ama-photography-cinema\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMA Photography<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While a wedding cake is essential for most couples, nothing will delight\u00a0your guests more than a variety of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/wedding-professionals\/finer-details\/cakes-desserts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">delectable sweets<\/a>\u00a0such as a donut wall, a candy table or a color-themed wedding reception display of mini desserts.<\/p>\n<h3>Late Night Snacks<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17077\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17077\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17077\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015-05-11_0142.jpg\" alt=\"Romantic Wedding at The Bell Tower on 34th\" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015-05-11_0142.jpg 660w, https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015-05-11_0142-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17077\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: JW Baugh Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If your celebration goes well into the night, guests may start to feel hungry again even after dinner has been served. So satisfy their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/wedding-professionals\/finer-details\/caterers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">late-night cravings<\/a>\u00a0with sliders, a breakfast bar or street tacos. They will thank you for it!<\/p>\n<h3>Photography\/Cinematography<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23661\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23661\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23661\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/GivingTreePhotography_660px.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Photographer in the Woods\" width=\"660\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/GivingTreePhotography_660px.jpg 660w, https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/GivingTreePhotography_660px-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/GivingTreePhotography_660px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/GivingTreePhotography_660px-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/GivingTreePhotography_660px-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/GivingTreePhotography_660px-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/GivingTreePhotography_660px-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/GivingTreePhotography_660px-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23661\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Giving Tree Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/wedding-professionals\/documenting-the-day\/photographers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">documenting<\/a> your wedding day, you can not have one without the other.\u00a0Wedding photos will be great for albums and online posts, while wedding videos will capture the speeches, dances and other priceless moments for generations to come.<\/p>\n<h3>Shoes &amp; Accessories<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22022\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22022\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22022\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Kady-Steve-Dream-Photo-Cafe-Natalie-MLD-DJU-HI-RES001.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Dream Photo &amp; Video\" width=\"660\" height=\"793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Kady-Steve-Dream-Photo-Cafe-Natalie-MLD-DJU-HI-RES001.jpg 660w, https:\/\/staging.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Kady-Steve-Dream-Photo-Cafe-Natalie-MLD-DJU-HI-RES001-250x300.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/dream-photo-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dream Photo &amp; Video<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A major designer wedding gown not in the budget? Don&#8217;t worry. You can still get the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/wedding-professionals\/wedding-style\/accessories-shoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">designer look<\/a>\u00a0you crave by splurging on beautiful bridal shoes and bridal accessories. Choose designer bridal pumps or\u00a0wedding sandals with heel bling, crystal toe accents or bows, and an exquisite veil or bridal headpiece that amps up the wattage of your wedding-day ensemble&#8230;at a fraction of the cost of a lavish custom wedding dress!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re like most brides, you have a wedding budget. It may be a BIG wedding budget, or, especially if you&#8217;re footing the bill for your wedding yourselves, it may be somewhat more&#8230;modest. 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