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What if you could plan your wedding twice as easily, on half the budget? How does the thought of saving some green - while being green - sound? If this kind of wedding planning is right up your aisle,...
View ArticleSave Big without Skimping
1. Extend your engagement. A longer planning period means a better chance of getting the best vendors in your price range. Plus, you can typically lock in rates that might increase by the time your...
View Article15 ways to repurpose your Mom's gown
Ah, your mom’s wedding gown. You know – that 1980’s polyester monstrosity with poofy shoulders so large they’d darned near swallow your whole face that’s lurking in your folks’ basement? Yeah, that...
View ArticleBride-To-Be Psychologically Tortured by Wedding Expo
"Most of the couples who ended up spending more than the cost of a downpayment on a house in order to get initiated into an institution with a near-50% failure rate probably intended at one point to...
View ArticleTipping cheat sheet
I just found out that I might be expected to tip all the vendors... on top of the exorbitant fee they charge! Sigh... Here is a great tipping cheat sheet courtesy of theknot.com. When you're already...
View ArticleCheapest days to have your wedding
Weddings are expensive, but there is a way to have all the glamour and beauty of a wedding day without it costing a fortune. The least expensive days to have a wedding is mid-week - Monday to...
View ArticleWeekday weddings...
Off-day weddings can save you some serious money. But is it worth it to save the money if your nearest and dearest might not be able to come?... more
View ArticleDIY Dessert Bar
I am obsessed with the dessert bar idea, but don't have the money to have it done professionally. I am asking my bridesmaids to help out and bake desserts. Good idea or too much like a school bake...
View Article"Plus ones"
I have mixed feelings on this subject. I don't mind our guests’ bringing their significant others: spouses, partners, fiances, long-time boyfriends and girlfriends. But I do not have the budget to wine...
View ArticleDJ your wedding with an ipod
So the fiance and I cannot imagine spending upwards of $500 on a DJ for our wedding when we have tons of perfectly good music on our computers. And the cross-fade feature... Genius! I'm a little bit...
View Article2,000 Dollar Wedding!
Tying the Knot in a Meaningful and Memorable Way (Without Losing Our Savings or Sanity)... more
View ArticleSomething old...
I might be biased considering I have a penchant for vintage clothes and accessories, but Cherished, a vintage bridal salon, is full of vintage head pieces and veils perfect for your "something old"......
View ArticleWedding Gifts
I am going to a wedding in July and I am on a budget. The wedding requires me to fly across country, get a rental car, and a hotel room. Add in the cost of the tux and the two gifts I've already gifted...
View ArticleStocking the Bar at your Wedding
A great way to save money and personalize your wedding reception is to take care of the drinks that will be served at the event. If your venues will let cater or set up yourself, you are in luck. But...
View ArticleDIY your own Hello Kitty Garter
If Hello Kitty is your thing, then this might be the garter for you.... more
View ArticleWedding dress - where did you or will you get yours?
I almost got mine in downtown LA in the Fashion District. Unfortunately their sizes run really big, so I never saw anything that fit. I ended up getting a dress across the street from Glendale...
View ArticleDIY Wedding Invitation Software
Designing your own wedding invitations? These softwares make the process a whole lot easier.... more
View ArticleCreate a simple champagne reception
A champagne reception is a sweet and budget-friendly way to celebrate your day. Learn how to organize your own champagne reception with these great tips from www.projectwedding.com... more
View ArticleThe Lazy Girls Guide To Have A Blog-chic Wedding
Here is yet another genius article by the hilarious and savvy ladies at practicalwedding.com. Ok. I admit it. I am a practicalwedding junkie. This article has tons of great tips so that you can have a...
View ArticleGettin' Hitched on a School Night!!
Having your wedding on an OFF NIGHT can be the easiest way to cut cost of your wedding. Venues are less expensive and all the vendors are available. But what do you think about making the family and...
View ArticleDisposable Wedding Dress?
Want a dress that's so eco-friendly you can literally make it disappear after the ceremony? This new gown, from British researchers at Sheffield Hallam Unniversity does just that. It actually...
View ArticleToilet Paper Wedding Dress
Who needs to shell out tons of cash for a wedding dress when you can make one out of toilet paper?... more
View ArticleWedding Cake Toppers on Etsy
Over the weekend I was informed by my newly engaged girlfriend that it's impossible to find unique wedding cake toppers... that don't suck. Lo and behold, "Blue Butterfly Design" on Etsy, specializing...
View ArticleVintage-Inspired Brooch Bouquets
Who wants to pay for a bouquet that'll fade the very same day? You won't be able to part with these beautiful bouquets - they're handmade and handpicked to make each one unique. Via PicoCool.... more
View ArticleMake your own vintage-inspired brooch bouquet
This tutorial is brought to you by http://oops-im-in-love.blogspot.com "This was originally going to be a test run but it turned out SO good that I had to share it with you because I think it's the...
View ArticleWhy go for DIY when you can find an honest florist?
Look, I like DIY project as much as the next girl but on your wedding day why skimp and DIY when there are honest affordable florists out there. Seriously I did my entire wedding floral arrangements...
View ArticleThe Broke-Ass Bride
Bad-Ass Inspiration on a Broke-Ass Budget. Your source for smart n' sassy weddings and lifestyle. Because it's not how much you spend, it's how you spend it.... more
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