While overwhelming, wedding planning is also magical. Here it is, the day we’ve thought about since we were little girls. It is so important to keep the magic with you along with the stress if only to help maintain a good perspective. Too much stress and
1. Wearing white Western brides only wear white because Queen Victoria decided she wanted to wear white to marry Prince Albert in 1840. Nearly 200 years ago. Oh, and at some point, the idea that white was a symbol for the bride’s purity (her “most valuable
With the amount of imagination filling our minds with our wedding dreams, we never expect the negatives or downfall of events that may come with the wedding day. On the big day, the amount of pressure the couple end up putting on themselves is so immense
Happy New Year and welcome to The Budget Savvy Bride! Whether this is your first time stopping by or if you’ve been planning your wedding for a while, I hope you find helpful tips and information for your big day.One of the biggest challenges involved in
Today I have a fun treat for you all! Jen Glantz, professional bridesmaid and entrepreneur behind Bridesmaid for Hire, is sharing some of her insight and tips from her experiences being a bridesmaid dozens of times over. I had the chance to ask Jen a few questions
I feel like I’m just overflowing with love and happiness and gratefulness (is that a word!?) We’re home!!! We made it back to the states early Monday morning and wow, I can’t even put into words how amazing our two weeks in Mexico were. It was
What budget savvy is, and what budget savvy isn’t I think a lot of times when you tell people you’re being budget savvy, (especially when it comes to your wedding) they may assume you’re going to be skimpy with your budget and decide to forego nice
One of the main pieces of advice almost every bride and bride-to-be gives is to ask for help. You usually find the people closest to you want to make your wedding day special, and will be willing to help in any way they possibly can. Being
Throughout wedding planning, I, along with many other brides I’m sure, have seen and read way too many lists of wedding do’s and don’ts. While most offer some great advice, such as stick to your budget, be comfortable with the vendors you hire, be sure to
I’m married! It is so terribly exciting. John and I are still giggling every time we call each other “husband” and “wife.” Our day went perfect. Even when things went wrong, it was still perfect. Here’s some of what worked for me and what didn’t.What Worked
I’ve been a long time viewer of the show Bridezillas. When I watched it before I was engaged, it was one of those guilty pleasure shows where I could laugh at someone screaming over something seemingly silly like a veil being half a shade off. The
So it’s been awhile… I’ve joked with my friends and family after I got married I just threw everything else to the wind. After 15 months of planning, I had to take a break. I actually found it highly therapeutic to go through social media and
I’m a big fan of finishing touches and small details. Â Candles lit for dinner. Â A single flower in a bud vase. Â Just the right music on in the background. Â Adding sprinkles to an iced cake. Â I’m also a firm believer in the easier and more frugal
My best friend in college got engaged just before we graduated. I remember how excited I was for her, and I remember how she squealed when she told me and held her hand out to show me the ring. Flash forward six months later: I had
TLC’s Four Weddings has become an addiction in our home. With the ability to view 4 weddings in under an hour and see what has worked well and what hasn’t for brides, my fiance and I have been taking diligent notes on how to keep our
