Time for a true confession. Bill and I have only been frugal for a year. I mean TRULY frugal. We learn more each day and that is why I enjoy getting to know you guys too because I am learning from you. Wanting more for our wedding than I could afford brought me to all [...]
Wedding Bells: Other Details
I guarantee you that there are a million other tiny details that I could not begin to cover on this blog but in all honesty, most of them have nothing to do with getting married and everything to do with having a wedding. Keep focused on the difference between the two and stick to your [...]
Wedding Bells: Gifts and Special Touches
If you chose your attendants wisely, the people involved in your BIG DAY will put a lot of time, effort and money into YOU. It is almost embarrassing to think about how much my attendants did for me and how little I actually did for them… and they deserved more. Giving a special gift to [...]
Wedding Bells: Flowers
Flowers can be one of the most expensive parts of a wedding and that is why many brides limit the use of them to a few bouquets and maybe one large arrangement. I think there are other ways to save though and still have flowers at your wedding. Plan your floral arrangements before you visit [...]
Wedding Bells: Photos & Video
The NUMBER ONE rule for any wedding is… DO NOT let a friend take the pictures. As appealing and economical as this might seem, it is NOT a good idea. As a former professional photographer, the one thing I would not do EVER was to photograph a wedding. I will admit that when I got [...]
Wedding Bells: Cakes & Food
Every time I see the price tag on a wedding cake, I feel like the Dad on Father of the Bride. What is it that he says? “Cake is made of flour and sugar.” So, why the hefty price? I am very fortunate to have a talented grandmother who can do just about anything [...]
Wedding Bells: Invitations & Stationary
With so many options, how do you decide on a wedding invitation? And, when you check the price, how do you know it is worth it? Honestly, I cannot answer those questions. You really just have to follow your heart. When Bill and I were planning our wedding, we knew that we wanted a theme. [...]
Wedding Bells: Location and Consultation
You can save a ton of money off the top by not having a wedding consultant to help you plan. Do you have a very organized friend? Do you have an open relationship with a relative that withstand the tremendous stress of planning a wedding? Do you have a group of friends that will follow [...]
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Wedding Bells: Apparel
You want to look good… whether it is your top priority or not. So, how can you do that and save some money too? First off, avoid bridal specialty stores. GASP! Those dream gowns will eat a hole in your budget faster than anything. Look at other shops that sale bridal fashions as a sideline and [...]
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Wedding Bells On A Budget
The wedding season is here! Maybe you are getting married or you know someone who is. Use this information to plan a fabulous, yet frugal, wedding. “What?” you ask. “How is it possible to have a fabulous AND frugal wedding?” Well, over the next five days, I plan to tell you! Personally, my mother and [...]
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