1. Extend your engagement. A longer planning period means a better chance of getting the best vendors in your price range. Plus ...more
Two in one wedding: eat your dress, wear your cake. Amazing cake-as-art by Lukka Sigurdardottir. Previously, Who's Behind This ...more
Better TV's Audra Lowe showsy ou how to save hundreds on your wedding day.
In honor of DIY Wedding month, Meg shows us some awesome wedding lighting solutions and nice personal touches to make your day ...more
Love this! I will for sure be using this idea for my wedding! Cannot wait to search for some vintage brooches! ”
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 arrangement... more
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 th... more
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.
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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, specializ... more
Wedding themes are no rarity, but a SCRABBLE wedding? I never would have guessed, until I came across "10 Ways to Incorporate Scrabble Into Your Wedding" at CasaSugar. Now, I'm one of the biggest S... more
Who needs to shell out tons of cash for a wedding dress when you can make one out of toilet paper?
That is pretty much what I did. If my friends were single I just sent them an individual invitation. They all just called me and asked if it was ok to bring so-and-so as a date. I found it didn't r... more
Buy and sell everything for your wedding
Easy way to make some money on betting in the bar. Open a twist off or non-twist beer easily with a gold ring. Put that wedding ring to use and get your cold one cracked at the bar.
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 diss... more
Crafty Ideas for the Creative Bride
I think it's a difficult thing to manage. There might be resentment involved and not everyone wants to go out to a wedding after work. Mondays are the cheapest day to have your wedding, but not a... more
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 an... more
Awesome ”
i wonder which guy is the groom ”
That reminds me - I actually wore two dresses. My Chinese cheongsam was a steal at $28. I found a small shop called China Bridal in Monterey Park that was having a sale on their cheongsams. Anothe... more
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 ha... more
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
Designing your own wedding invitations? These softwares make the process a whole lot easier.
I got mine in Little India in Artesia,CA. I am having an Indian wedding. But if I were to have a white wedding dress, I would go to Winnie Couture Bridal Salon in Beverly Hills. I might still go ju... more
Must be Jersey... South Jersey ”
wonder what state this lovely couple hails from?!?! :) ”
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 Gall... more
Complete with hairy / veiny leg. Gross. ”
If Hello Kitty is your thing, then this might be the garter for you.
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. ... more
I wish I could eliminate plus-ones all together, but I think I will be insulting my single friends. A wedding is about the celebration of love and I think that some single people find it depressing... more
I am sticking to the tradition of having something old. I was given my great grandmothers mangalaya (the hindu version of the wedding ring, a necklace with two pendants, one from the groom's family... more
There are so many articles out there about the disasters of ipod weddings. I think as long as you are organized about it, and plan the transitions between songs, it should be fine. I will be giving... more
If you are flying across the country, renting a tux, a car and a hotel room, I think your friends will understand if you do not get them a third gift. Personally I think they will appreciate all t... more
I'm a little confused - if you already gave them 2 gifts for getting married, why do you need to give them another one? ”
i totally agree on the nix-ing of plus ones ”
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 gi... more
i think sending invitations to individuals is best. if you are inviting a couple, write both of their whole names on the invitation. and for the record, i think it is also in the interest of a ra... more
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"... more
There's nothing wrong with bringing out the iPod for the wedding after party - In fact, I was just at a wedding that HIRED a deejay and the bride was so displeased (or possibly just drunk) midway, ... more
Tying the Knot in a Meaningful and Memorable Way (Without Losing Our Savings or Sanity)
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 b... more
In this how-to video, you will learn how to plan an inexpensive wedding. First, you should look online, on television, and in books and magazines for great ideas to save money. You can even ask you... more
In this how-to video, you will learn how to bargain hunt for your wedding. First, you can get some good deals by paying attention. With the wedding dress, look for discounted dresses. Many range fr... more
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