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Are you or your clients planning a wedding with limited
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Money Saving StrategiesYour approach and mindset make a difference. Here are several pieces of advice for hiring vendors, shopping, and pulling together DIY projects. 
Tip #3 When Planning a Dream Wedding on DIY BudgetThere are others out there like you, looking for inexpensive wedding supplies, so sell yours!
Planning and Budgeting ChecklistsTwo keys to creating your dream wedding on a do-it-yourself budget are having a solid plan and knowing where your expenses stand with respect to the budget. Here are two tools to help you do just that--interactive budget calculator and timeline checklist.
25 Simple DIY Centerpieces for the Non-CraftyRules for the craftily-challenged along with photos, instructions, and supply lists for 25 different ideas. |
Wedding Planning AdviceCreate your dream wedding on a limited budget.
Do It Yourself ProjectsSome wedding items are popular as DIY projects. Here are tutorials, along with videos and supplies lists. |
Our 5 Rules When Shopping for Your DIY-Budget WeddingHow to keep both your budget and your dream wedding intact when buying items for your wedding. 
Coupons and Offers from Our MerchantsBrowse all deals, or look only at online wedding stores, department stores, jewelers, shoe sellers, health and beauty shops, party suppliers, or travel.
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How to Make a Wedding VeilStep by step instructions, plus
discount
tulle,
embellishments, and edging.
Shop Non-TraditionalThe typical route is potentially the most costly. Bargain shop at online discount stores and other non-wedding websites.
Pre-Owned Items for Your Wedding, with Free ShippingBuying pre-owned can be a relief on your wedding budget. Here you can find supplies; gowns and accessories; and rings and jewelry--all with free shipping.
Shop Sales and CouponsYou may be surprised how much you can save when you look for and buy on special. |
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Buying a wedding dress can seem very expensive when you do not have the money to pay full normal retail. But there are options. Here are seven ways to have your beautiful gown and save, too. 1. Buy a non-bridal gown. Your wedding dress doesn’t have to be a wedding dress. Many bridesmaid, prom, or other formal dresses–which tend to cost less than wedding gowns–come in white, ivory, or whatever color you prefer. Â Sometimes they are so elaborate you do not even know the difference! I read of one bride who wandered into the bridesmaid section without realizing it and found the gown of her dreams. 2. Make it yourself. If you or someone close to you has the talent, making the wedding dress can 
You may have read, as I have, that wedding gowns run one to two sizes smaller than a typical dress. Armed with that “knowledge,” I set out to create a chart to help guide you with online or used gown purchases. I was in for a huge surprise. After gathering sizing information for popular clothing brands and the most often resold and eBayed wedding dress designers, I found this popular advice is wrong! You cannot automatically assume you’ll wear a larger gown size. Just like “street” clothes, same-size wedding gowns come in different proportions and measurements. Some, like Alfred Angelo’s Modern Fit and Mary’s Bridal, have more ample waist room. Others, like David’s Bridal and Moonlight, are proportionally more “bustier.” And many brands now measure 
Read what led to this infographic and get links to some of the popular designer size charts here.
Limos are lovely, but they do not always fit your vision for the wedding transportation and/or budget. The good news is there is a whole plethora of alternatives, one or more perfect for you! Take a look at the list below (which is in no particular order) and check out ideas on the wedding car Pinterest board here . Golf cart Antique car Go “old school” and decorate your own car. Rent an awesome car like a convertible or upscale car. Tractor Truck Buggy Motorcycle Surrey Bicycles Bicycle built for two Boat–row, sail, canoe, or motor boat Street car or trolley Bus–public transportation, private, like a VW, or a school bus Van Lawn mower Train Covered wagon Horse cart Rickshaw or bike taxi Taxicab Horseback 
It’s May and the MayWeddingPhotoChallenge is here! If you haven’t heard about it, wedding professionals are getting together during May to bring you inspiration in all areas of your wedding, with a different theme each day (see the photo below and E.W.A.M. original post here). Those of us who blog on WedMePretty have set up boards on Pinterest, each with a different focus. Brittany: Pre Wedding Events Inspirations Cristina: Stylish Wedding Transports and Stunning Venues Lisa: Wedding Reception Decor Inspirations Maria: Theme Wedding Inspirations Mary: Luxury High Key Wedding Inspirations Maya: Bridal Hair and Dresses Inspiration I am DIY and Budget Saving Wedding Inspiration As the month goes on, you can find more inspiration from others in the challenge by searching #MayWeddingPhotoChallenge on Instagram and 
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