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News: Why 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 for under $800 and that was a lot of flowers (Bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, center pieces, etc. etc. etc.). Down To The Last Petal does awesome work and they are honestly AFFORDABLE while looking gorgeous!!!

News: Vintage-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.

News: Star Wars Wedding

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News: Wedding 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 in custom made, super cool wedding cake toppers!

News: Toilet Paper Wedding Dress

Who needs to shell out tons of cash for a wedding dress when you can make one out of toilet paper?

News: Recycled Bride

Buy and sell everything for your wedding

News: Bad Ass Wedding Music Video

News: Disposable 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 dissolves in water, reports the U.K.'sTelegraph. The dress is made with polyvinyl alcohol -- the same stuff found in laundry bags and washing detergents -- sewn into the fabric. That basically makes it water soluble, and dissolves it without harming the environment.

News: Tipping 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.

News: Make 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 perfect DIY for a brooch bouquet!

News: My DIY Wedding Day

Crafty Ideas for the Creative Bride

How To: The 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.

News: Create 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

News: DIY Wedding Invitation Software

Designing your own wedding invitations? These softwares make the process a whole lot easier.

News: DIY your own Hello Kitty Garter

If Hello Kitty is your thing, then this might be the garter for you.

News: Stocking 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.

News: I shouldn't be wearin' white & he can't afford no ring

News: Something 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"... and if there was a "something cheap", it could fit too. For around $75, you can own a beautiful vintage veil from as far back as the 1920's. That's a steal in my mind.

News: 2,000 Dollar Wedding!

Tying the Knot in a Meaningful and Memorable Way (Without Losing Our Savings or Sanity)

News: DJ 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!

News: Chic on the Cheap blog

News: Hidden Cake Cutting Costs

News: Self-catering a dessert reception

News: What I Learned About Money While Planning My Wedding

News: Dessert Bar!!! yum

Self Catering Your Wedding: The Cocktail Party Edition

News: A Practical Wedding

News: Cheapest 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.

News: Bride-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 have small, simple weddings." Jezebel, April 8, 2010