When researching pricing for our wedding stationery, I was floored at how much Save the Dates and wedding invitations could cost. The prices were unreal to me, especially for something I expected to wind up in someone’s trash can in a few months (I hate to think of it that way, but
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
So, what do you think of our list of sites for cheap wedding decor? Did we miss any you think we should add? Sound off in the comments below and we might add your suggestion to our Resources Page!
**Photo credit: Onewed.com via Groomsadvice.com** Hello, fellow Budget Savvy Brides! In order to design a wedding on a budget, I’ve had to find new ways to stretch our dollar. Here are some tips for couponing your wedding, and budget-friendly deals:1) Craft stores ALWAYS have coupons (and great sales!): Check weekly for coupons and sales
When it comes to weddings, flowers can be a big expense. You probably already know that here at The Budget Savvy Bride, we love to share cost-friendly alternatives to fresh flowers. One of the best substitutes, of course, are silk flowers– you can choose from a large selection of many different colors
While being budget savvy has a LOT to do with saving money, I also feel that it also is important to support local businesses. Almost everything we’ve bought and the businesses we are using have been from the area. Our photographer was a local photographer just starting out in the wedding business,
With one successful craft day under our belts, we came back for more and knocked out the stick centerpieces. I have a few photos of the process to share, but unfortunately don’t have a great shot of the finished product yet… I guess that’ll be a teaser for our wedding photos coming later!
I know for a fact after your venue and caterer (if you go that route), photography is the next biggest expense for a wedding. And booking a good one can be tricky. Luckily, most photographers can travel much easier than most caterers can. So how do you get super awesome photography and
So, I thought it was about time I told you how we plan to breakdown our budget and the DIY list I plan to tackle. We really want to keep our wedding under $15,000, right now, as budgeted, we’re at roughly $13,000. This allows for wiggle room if needed. We tried to
Wedding day has come and gone, but while we’re waiting on our pro photos I will share some of our crafty adventures in DIY with you! I baited four close friends/bridesmaids with brunch & mimosas, and then roped them in for a good old fashioned craft-a-thon prior to the wedding. We worked
I am a planner. Completely and unapologetically so. I like sorting things out, making lists, and filing things. So one of the THE MOST exciting things about planning my wedding… has been that actual act of PLANNING my wedding (all those ideas and tutorials!). Here’s how I organized my wedding inspiration. First
TREND ALERT: Printed Bridesmaid Dresses Longtime readers of BSB might remember a fun series I did back in the summer of 2010 called Frugal Fashion Friday! It’s where we round up wedding looks that fit the hottest trends and find some budget-savvy options for you! This week I thought I’d kick off
One of my DIY’s was our birdcage cardbox. It’s very simple, but it’s just something that adds a little personal touch, rather than using the one that the hall offers (that you know hundreds of bride’s have already used). My mom had an old decorative birdcage hanging in our living room that
When we first started the wedding-planning process, I did what I usually do when navigating something new—I read everything I could get my hands on. This technique worked splendidly when we were searching for our first condo (might I HIGHLY recommend 100 Questions Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Ask by Ilyce R. Glink;
I don’t like to admit how many episodes of Say Yes to the Dress I have watched. While I consider even the least expensive dresses featured on that show to be completely ludicrous, I am still fascinated by the triage work of bridal consultants, awed by the elaborate dresses, and jealous of
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