As the month of June peeks over the horizon, so do the chimes of church bells, visions of white gowns and the haunting aroma of bountiful bouquets. It’s wedding season, and with a pretty wedding, comes a pretty price tag. Let’s not list cheap venues, bridal stores or catering companies to satisfy your wallet. Instead, here is a list of creative tips and tricks to save money while planning the day you’ve been dreaming of since you were a little girl, or boy.

Rely on Pinterest

The platform that provides hours of innovative fulfillment should be your best friend while planning your wedding. Here, you can search for themes, general ideas, do-it-yourself crafts and more. If you have no idea where to start, thankfully there are different Pinterest boards that can help you determine what type of wedding you desire.

Crafting your own centerpieces and decorations

So, you found the perfect theme for your big day and a few inventive centerpieces for the venue. If you have a creative spirit, this is the chance to let it thrive. Get crafty. Sure you have to do it yourself, but it could save you loads of money instead of hiring an event planner to do it all. Plus, you can admire all the hard work you’ve completed afterward.

Build a bouquet

Instead of walking down the aisle with your bouquet already assembled, ask members of the audience who sit alongside the aisle to bring a single flower. As the bride glides down to the altar, each person standing with a flower hands it to her as a token or blessing in the marriage between she and her partner.

Alterations to a relative’s wedding dress

It could be your mother’s, your grandmother’s, aunt’s or second cousin’s twice-removed dress. Instead of spending a fortune on a brand new gown, alter a family member’s to create a more sentimental impression.