Whether you’re planning a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization or you’re searching for budget-friendly wedding decor ideas, today’s post will help you begin your design journey. Decorating on a budget can be a challenge, but sometimes the limitation of funds can result in creative choices that are truly interesting and innovative. Not to mention, a budget forces you to simplify, and we all know that less is often more when it comes to event decorating. Keep reading and discover how to get started, where to look for affordable decor ideas, and how to use strategic thinking to your advantage…Photo via Wedding Decor and DesignGetting StartedPerhaps you love design and you volunteered to head up the decorating committee for your organization’s big event. Or maybe you’re completely overwhelmed by the idea of making a decorative statement on a budget. Don’t fret! Start by asking yourself if a theme could be helpful as you plan. RELATED: Helpful Hints for Decorating on a BudgetBallpark-themed fundraiser via Minnesota Twins Target FieldWe’re not talking about a matchy-matchy, overboard theme. But a theme that can point you in the direction of a color scheme or motif may be very helpful as you begin planning. In an article for Winspire News, Ian Lauth writes that it’s helpful to look to your cause when it comes to decorating. Lauth notes that “In some cases it may be appropriate to incorporate themes from your mission...