Brides are always looking for unique and inexpensive ways to decorate their weddings, and there are so many great examples that we’ve seen here at BSB. I wanted to highlight one of those options today: books! If you’re looking for Cheap Centerpiece Ideas, collecting old books from thrift stores or borrowing from family
I wanted to share this cute Nautical Bridal Shower shoot in hopes of inspiring you for some shower or wedding decor! A reader shared this Budget Savvy Bridal Shower Inspiration with me because she was proud of the way it came together. I love the nautical color scheme and the red, white and
Image by Addie Juell c/o Martha Stewart Weddings Happy day! Have I got a treat for all of you lovelies today. I received an exclusive sneak peek that I just had to share with you all. So excited to share this sneak peek into the newest issue of Martha Stewart Weddings! It’s seriously my favorite
Putting together a look and feel for a wedding is not very far from putting together the look and feel for a brand, except for a wedding there are only two people to deal with which in theory would make branding infinitely simpler. I’m sure the designer who worked with me would
Charming decorations. Fantastic cakes. Elegant hairstyles. Breathtaking venues. In the pre-Internet days, brides pasted magazine clippings in a notebook, consulted library books, and took notes at friends’ weddings for inspiration. Today’s bride has unlimited possibilities because of idea-warehouses like Pinterest. However, it can be overwhelming. Perhaps you’ll see yourself in one of
So thrilled to share this lovely inspiration shoot today! I don’t often accept styled shoots on The Budget Savvy Bride, because often times they seem way too perfect, unattainable, and out of reach for our readers. This submission received a warm welcome to my inbox because it breaks the mold of a
Pinterest can be any bride’s best friend!  It’s especially important for the budget-savvy bride to ensure Pinterest is serving her, and not the other way around.  This tool can be completely overwhelming and I’ve realized it can be easy to rack up the bill as my mind fills with ideas for my wedding.  Nonetheless,
Did you know you can search for stuff on the internet by not just a written description but by photos & images?!?! As I’ve said before, I’m not the most tech savvy bride on the planet. Recently, I learned about a wonderful little tool called Google Image Search. Maybe you’ve already used
While some brides begin planning their wedding with a clear sense of what they want it to look like, I began my wedding focusing on a collection elements that I liked and Mr. M approved of. Â As the various pieces have come together, our wedding style has solidified.So what is our wedding
 Once Matt and I were engaged, we spent a lot of time talking about what our reception would look like. Now, our ceremony decisions have been fairly straightforward. Our favorite reverend will officiate our quiet outdoor ceremony, and while we’re still working out the readings, deciding on the vows, etc.,overall, we’re
Almost immediately following my romantic proposal in Puerto Rico I did what all giddy, newly engaged ladies do and hit Pinterest! I Googled a 100 or more things I thought I’d ever need at my wedding. We waited to set the wedding budget a couple weeks after our engagement and for three glorious weeks I
 I can’t help but fall in love with every issue of Martha Stewart Weddings, but their special issues are a particular favorite of mine! We all know that Martha knows how to bring the inspiration in a big way. I love that while the magazine features high-end weddings, there is still a
The extent of my artistic ability is scrapbooking. Â My personal interests include everything from Jane Austen to Indiana agriculture. Â During my college years, I had purposefully NOT made an extensive Pinterest wedding board because I didn’t want to jump the gun. Suffice it to say, I was a bit overwhelmed when thinking
I am so grateful to the creators of Pinterest.  Like many users, I’d been pinning inspiration for my imaginary wedding long before a proposal was in sight. Now that I am actually engaged, I have a more refined eye for styling and a good idea of what is best for me and Sherrod.
My sister-in-law was married several years ago and when I started planning our wedding, I remember her telling me how badly she wished that Pinterest existed when she was planning their wedding. (It may have existed, but it wasn’t something people really used much or talked about just yet.) Pinterest. It’s a
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