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9 ways you're making your wedding look cheap, according to a luxury planner

Samantha GrindellApr 22, 2023, 17:12 IST

Insider spoke to a luxury wedding planner about ways people make their weddings look cheap.Mark van Dam/RK Studio/Dean Sanderson/Getty Images

Insider spoke to luxury planner Laura Ritchie about ways people make their weddings look cheap.
She said cash bars, buffets, and digital-only invitations don't create a sense of luxury.

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Laura Ritchie is a luxury wedding planner.

Insider spoke to Laura Ritchie.Laura Ritchie

Although it's tempting, don't go fully digital for your wedding invites if you want a luxe feel.

Digital invitations can look cheap.Irina Lev/Getty Images

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Not providing transportation to your guests is a big no-no.

Guests need transportation.aire images/Getty Images

When it comes to decor, don't waste your money on several $9.99 purchases.

Renting decor is usually best.Mark van Dam/Getty Images

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The wedding party shouldn't look more casual than the guests.

The wedding party shouldn't be more casual than guests.Roberto Westbrook/Getty Images

It's not a good idea to reuse the bridesmaids' bouquets as centerpieces, according to Ritchie.

Bridesmaid bouquets don't work as centerpieces.Bogdan Sonjachnyj/Shutterstock

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Ritchie said skipping a seating chart could make your wedding reception feel unpolished.

A seating chart helps guests.Hiraman/Getty Images

Ritchie thinks it's always better to do a plated dinner over a buffet.

Buffets don't create a luxury feel.RK Studio/Dean Sanderson/Getty Images

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Similarly, Ritchie said a cash bar will always feel cheap.

Cash bars aren't great for guests.Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images

Ritchie said inviting too many people can hurt the overall guest experience.

A smaller wedding might be best if you have a limited budget.Kelvin Murray/Getty Images

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