Shrink the Guest List. Cutting the guest list is a powerful way to save on wedding costs. By having a smaller crowd, we were able to cut costs on food, seating, table decorations and printed menus.

As an avid reader and book influencer with nearly 40,000 followers on TikTok and 25,000 followers on Instagram — the bride wanted to weave library chic details into her wedding.

Tara Henderson was shocked to open up her mail and find a “Shoulder Meat” book rather than that wedding guest book that she ordered for her upcoming big day. TikTok/tarahenderson6 ...