When you book the venue for your wedding you are entering into a business agreement. While the person you are working with is probably not deceptive, she is in business to make a profit. It is prudent, therefore, to ask several questions before signing on the dotted line. One such question … Is parking extra? …
The food can be one of the largest line items on a wedding budget. If your wedding is very informal and you want the atmosphere to be more of a casual get-together among friends and family than a traditional event, there is one way to nearly eliminate the cost of the meal … Have a …
There are several approaches to savings that apply to all (or nearly all) pieces of the bride’s ensemble. Here are some ideas, followed by tips related to the veil, headpiece, and slips (petticoats) … 1. Choose accessories you can reuse in everyday life. If selected with care, shoes, jewelry, ties, shirts, and even suits can …
Send save-the-dates to only your closest friends and family. The rest of the guests can receive invitations only. This tip is from the Dream Wedding on a Dime; 7 Secrets for the Budget-Savvy Bride ebook
To save money on faux fur or other special-occasion coat, shop during cool-weather clearance, usually January or February. Nice cardigans are another option for women in the wedding party, even the bride.This tip is from the Dream Wedding on a Dime; 7 Secrets for the Budget-Savvy Bride ebook.
While saving money on the meal is great when you are working with a limited budget, adding to the guest experience is important as well. There are ways to do that without spending a lot (or any) extra money. One of these is to serve family style. In a way, this is a cross between …
A full bar, with bartender and a selection of premium liquors—along with a champagne toast—can put quite a large dent in the reception budget. But “all out” is not your only option. There is a whole range of low-budget solutions from where the alcohol comes from (or whether you have cocktails at all) to when …
Ask a photographer friend or family to work the wedding as a gift. Then pay for the prints yourself. This tip is from the Dream Wedding on a Dime; 7 Secrets for the Budget-Savvy Bride ebook.
(Tips are from the Dream Wedding on a Dime; 7 Secrets for the Budget-Savvy Bride ebook, which contains 300+ tips and ideas for saving on your wedding.) Consider buying digital photos and/or raw video footage from your wedding. In the long run it can be most cost effective to buy your wedding images on a …
Savings secret #4 in Dream Wedding on a Dime; 7 Secrets for the Budget-Savvy Bride is “Recycling Saves More Than the Planet.” Choosing items you can use in everyday life, buying pre-owned, selling products, and donating to charities all help conserve our planet’s resources, plus have a positive impact on the bottom-line cost of your …
Congratulations to everyone who got engaged over Christmas. As you embark on the journey of planning the wedding, remember it will not go 100% according to plan. That’s OK! If you know what is most important to you, you will know what to focus on and what to “let go.” Enjoy!