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Wow, I can’t believe I have passed the 1 year mark before mine and Kyle’s 2014 wedding! I’m pumped and so excited to get back into planning mode! I kicked started the one year countdown by re-asking my friends to be my bridesmaids. I didn’t do anything fancy, except send out a mass email. However, [...]
{ Houston Diamond Outlet} The ‘Diamond’ ring doesn’t mean a thing. I recently read an article on Business Insider, about diamonds and the role they play in our modern day engagement story. In summation, the trend of diamond engagement rings (engagement rings in general) is less than 80 years old. Prior to that a man [...]
I was on the hunt for the right veil to match my previous wedding dress. Even though I’d tried on one at the bridal store, I wasn’t about to shell out over a hundred dollars for just a birdcage veil! After searching high and low on Etsy.com (can you tell I love this site?) I [...]
Well hello there BSB fam! I have a confession to make; something that I’ve been holding out on you for a while (well, a month to be exact!). Would you like to guess what this secret is? I’ll give you a hint, ‘Kyle and Renae, sittin’ in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g. First comes love, then comes…MARRIAGE!’ [...]
I remember the moment I knew it was ‘The One’. The moment I gazed upon my reflection in the mirror, I felt like a bride. It’s a happy feeling that overcomes you. It sends butterflies to your tummy, yet a sense of calm to your mind. That’s how I felt the day I said ‘Yes’ [...]
Hello gals! The holidays have come and gone and lots of money probably flew out the door! Luckily, here’s an idea that’ll keep a few bucks in your pocket that could be great for a wedding favor or even a little Valentine’s day treat? I was feeling stumped about holiday gifts and favors. Especially since [...]
One of the many fun hurdles we cross when it comes to wedding planning are the invitations. After all, these are the first things people encounter regarding your wedding. They set the tone of the overall event. So, they’re pretty much a big deal. There are tens of thousands of invitations to choose from, and [...]
When it comes to planning a wedding, we invest so much time and attention to all the details about that day. We obsess over a dress, and the perfect shoes to match. Then we drive ourselves crazy over party attire, centerpieces, bouquets and boutonnières. It’s a riot (a fabulous one, but a riot nonetheless). Sometimes [...]
Planning a wedding, in Miami, for $10,000 is a tall order; especially for a fancy girl like myself. According to CostOfWedding.com, the average cost of a wedding in Miami is $24,478; that’s not too far off from the national average! So, you’re probably wondering how am I going to pull it off for $10,000! (EEK!). [...]
Hi there Budget Savvy Brides! My name is Renae, and I’m so happy to be joining the BSB family. I look forward to sharing with you all my insight and advice on planning a fabulous yet budget-friendly wedding! My fiancé, Kyle, and I are high school sweethearts and have known each other for 11 years! [...]
