Trim Your Wedding Budget

In these tough economic times, everyone is trying to save a buck or two. If you need to trim your wedding budget, follow these simple tips to save money without sacrificing style. Reduce Your Guest List As harsh as it seems, the simplest way to trim your wedding budget is to reduce the number of [...]

Budget Destination Wedding

Couples choose destination weddings for a lot of reasons: to visit an exotic location, to create a great vacation for family and friends, and of course, to reduce the budget. In general, fewer guests will travel to a destination wedding than a local wedding, thereby reducing the reception food and drink costs for the hosts. [...]

Planning a Budget Wedding

Many couples today are looking to plan a memorable wedding on a tight budget. Whether you are paying for your wedding yourselves, or trying to stay out of debt, planning a budget wedding can be a great foundation for your financial future as a couple. Here are our top three hints for planning your wedding [...]

Saving on Wedding Photography

Wedding photography is a wonderful way to preserve your special memories, but it can really be a budget-buster! Many photographers charge thousands of dollars for their services. Only you and your spouse-to-be can decide whether professional photography is worth such a large percentage of your wedding budget. There are some other options to consider. How [...]

Wedding Favors on a Budget

Many couples like to offer their wedding guests a small gift, or favor, to thank them for attending the special event. Unfortunately, it can be hard to find room for elegant mementos if your budget is already tight. In this situation, you can rely on your creativity and originality to come up with elegant favors [...]

Wedding Photography on a Budget

Everyone wants to have great photos of their wedding day. But when you are on a tight budget, professional photography can seem like a stretch, especially if you have friends or family who are willing to take photos for you. However, experience and professional equipment can really make a difference in the quality of you [...]

Financing Your Wedding Rings

Let’s face it: many couples today just don’t have the cash to pay for engagement and wedding rings! Some will turn to credit cards or store finance programs, but before you do that, consider some of these great alternatives to financing your wedding rings. You may not end up with your dream rings (yet!) but [...]

Wedding Receptions on a Budget

As most brides and grooms know, the reception takes up a huge chunk of the wedding budget. But there are some great options for those looking to lower costs for the wedding reception. The biggest budget savings can be found in three areas: the reception location, food and drink. Whether you need to find savings [...]

Bright Ideas for Budget Weddings

Creating a beautiful wedding on a tiny budget is a challenge. But every aspect of your wedding can be an opportunity to save. Here are some of our favorite ideas for trimming your wedding budget. Budget Ideas for Invitations Use your home printer and blank white card stock to create your own wedding invitations. Don’t [...]

Wedding Flowers on a Budget

Flowers can easily eat up a huge portion of your wedding budget if you decide to go all-out and have floral bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, altar arrangements and centerpieces. If you prefer to save money on your wedding flowers, consider doing your own arrangements (really!) Flower arranging is a special skill, but if you are willing [...]

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