One of the biggest expenses of any wedding is the venue. Finding a place to host the wedding ceremony and/or reception can take a serious chunk out of your budget! But, did you know that there’s a world of options outside the traditional hotel ballroom or event center? It’s true! These days, just about ANY place can be a wedding venue and the best part? Lots of them are cheap or even free! Check out my list of 10 cheap or free wedding venues (and then get your fingers to Googling one in your area)!
How Do I Handle the Wedding Processional When I Have Multiple Escorts?
San Antonio lifestyle blogger, Cris Stone, shares several ways to handle a wedding processional with multiple escorts. Find out more!
Top 15 Budget Tips from My $5,000 Wedding
Wanna know my top 15 budget tips from my $5,000 wedding? Here’s the best inspiration, tips, and advice!
LGBTQ Wedding Songs
Texas Blogger, Kiss My Tulle, is sharing a round up of excellent LGBTQ wedding songs – because not all love songs are appropriate for all love stories.
12 Gorgeous Wedding Dresses That You Can Buy On Amazon (Yes, THAT Amazon)
When it comes to weddings, The Dress is like, a big deal to a lot of people (not me, I got mine free from a stranger) and that’s great! If it’s important to you then you should be able to mark it as one of your splurge items. But, shopping for the wedding dress can be a bit of a big deal and, if that’s not your thing, you may be looking for some alternative options – like shopping for your wedding dress online! And did you know that you absolutely buy your wedding gown online and get one that’s lovely, well made, and flattering? Yep, you can. To help you out, I’ve rounded up 12 gorgeous wedding dress that you can buy on Amazon (yes, THAT Amazon)! And don’t forget to become an Amazon Prime member so you can take advantage of the free two-day shipping.
I Love How Easy Wedding Paper Divas Makes Finding Wedding Stationery!
One of my favorite parts about planning my $5,000 wedding was picking out the wedding stationery! From the save the dates to the invitations to the RSVPs, I LOVED picking out the colors, fonts, and design for my wedding suite. To me, the wedding stationery gave my guests a peek at what to expect at the wedding (Will it be colorful and bright? Elegant and chic? Or filled with handmade touches?). For many couples, the wedding stationery is a really special touch for their big day. But, it can be stressful to pick out just the right suite for their needs. Well, that’s the awesome thing about wedding stationery from Wedding Paper Divas – picking out and customizing stationery is SO easy and really fun. I love how easy Wedding Paper Divas makes finding wedding stationery!
Top 5 Places to Buy Plus-Size Wedding Gowns Online
One of the easiest ways to save money on your wedding is to buy your wedding gown at a discount. For our wedding,I was able to get my wedding dress for free! Remember, a wedding is ONE DAY, unless you plan on donating your gown afterwards for a tax deduction, there’s really no point in dropping a ton of cash on one dress (and, NO, your daughter will not want to wear your dress – did you want to wear your mom’s)? Also, if you’re a larger lovely (like me), trying on wedding gowns in a store could bring up feelings of insecurity – particularly since very few salons carry sizes in the double digits. So, here are my top 5 places to buy plus-size wedding gowns online:
Top 100 Ways To Save On Your Wedding Day
When I started this blog, my primary goal was to help people save money on their weddings. Since then, I’ve evolved into more of a lifestyle blog but that hasn’t changed my passion for empowering people to have their dream wedding on a budget. You CAN save money on typical wedding bits and pieces and STILL have your dream wedding – it’s all in the details and your level of flexibility. In that spirit, I’ve rounded up my top 100 ways to save on your wedding day:
A Selection of Chic and Affordable Metallic Bridesmaid Dresses
Sometimes, you want a bright wedding with tons of color and other times, you want a wedding with tone-on-tone bridesmaid dresses! For those interested in filling their wedding with metallic dresses, may I present to you, a selection of chic and affordable metallic bridesmaid dresses!
A Selection of Chic and Affordable Brown Bridesmaid Dresses
Sometimes, you want a bright wedding with tons of color and other times, you want a wedding with tone-on-tone bridesmaid dresses! For those interested in filling their wedding with dresses all in brown, may I present to you, a selection of chic and affordable brown bridesmaid dresses!
A Selection of Chic and Affordable Black Bridesmaid Dresses
Sometimes, you want a bright wedding with tons of color and other times, you want a wedding with tone-on-tone bridesmaid dresses! For those interested in filling their wedding with dresses all in black, may I present to you, a selection of chic and affordable black bridesmaid dresses!
Affordable Black Flowers for Your Wedding
Everyone wants gorgeous flowers for their wedding. And why not? They’re pretty, smell wonderful, and can make a huge design statement. But! It can be easy to get carried away and let your flower budget spiral out of control. Resist the temptation by using this handy graphic filled with affordable black flowers for your wedding to get amazing blooms within your budget.
