I have always thought winter wedding could be so pretty, even though they can be cold you can't beat the sun glistening off the snow. The icicles and the way nature is in the cold is just breath taking! To embrace this beauty can be expensive since you can easily get carried away. So I want to share with you some great ideas I have found for having the beautiful winter wedding of your dreams.... on a budget! Remember use light to your advantage it glistening off the snow. Heighten it with glitter in your decor and you have a win win! 12 Budget Friendly Winter Wedding Ideas 1.Have a Hot Chocolate Bar - instead of expensive alcohol do hot chocolate to warm everyone up instead! 2. Give Everything a Frost - Use free nature items like pinecones and give them a frost touch with … [Read more...]
14 Things You Don’t Think of When Wedding Planning
Wedding planning is a busy time, and not everyone hires a wedding planner. If you are planning your wedding yourself (and even if you do have a planner) here are a few things you need to think about. These items and to do's generally get overlooked in the rush of planning and can make your day stressful. Things are different even from when I got married we are a tech-heavy world so here a few things to think about! 14 Things You Don't Think of When Wedding Planning Who will clean up? Depending on where you have your wedding, you may be responsible for the wedding clean up. I'm sure after your wedding the last thing on your mind is staying late to clean up. So make sure to designate who will help with clean up. Generally, your maid of honor and bridesmaids will be in charge of … [Read more...]
My Book Have Your Dream Wedding for $1,500 or Less is Out!
Guess What?! I am so excited to tell you that my book How to Have Your Dream Wedding for Under $1,500 is officially released! Are you a bride on a budget? Or looking to get the best bang for your buck on your wedding? Why start your marriage in debt? Have your dream wedding for $1,500 or less! Saving money can be figured out by the classic, 5 W's of wedding planning. Who, What, When, Where, and Why. PS! This book has been updated for 2020 with photos, bonus content, and a free wedding budget printable! I like to start with the When. This can be your biggest money saver or budget buster. Every bride wants a spring wedding. This is when every wedding related business also hikes up their price, everything from tux rentals, venue rentals, catering, … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Cheap Wedding That is Still Fabulous
Rally the troops and save money on everything from photographers to the Justice of the Peace. Here's how to plan a cheap wedding and still have the wedding of your dreams. Once you have your schedule lined out and your thoughts at least somewhat organized, it is time to start making solid plans and saving money. In every wedding, there are things you will need that you can't really get around, but you can make those things cheaper. This is where most brides will start looking for bargain wedding dresses and venues that they can get at a discount because they are out-of-season, but that's where a lot of issues come in because once you've spent the money on these things you have to come up with money to pay the people you are going to be hiring. Start with making a budget for those that … [Read more...]
Saving Money on the Wedding Cake | How to Have the Wedding of Your Dreams for $1,500 or Less!
Saving Money on the Wedding Cake | How to Have the Wedding of Your Dreams for $1,500 or Less! Wedding cakes are becoming more and more elaborate, but how do you get a wedding cake on a budget? You get creative. Here are many some ideas Bake it yourself - Youtube has many great tutorials it's not as hard as you think it is! Buy non traditional wedding cakes from the store - Buy three white cakes from the store in different flavors. Wrap ribbon around the base of all three, with the center ribbon being in a pattern and the other two being solid. Ask a Family Member - Aunt Mable makes the best cakes in church and if you ask her nicely she'd love to make your wedding cake! Don't let all of the talent among your friends and family go to waste! Skip the … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Wedding on a Budget
Planning a wedding is a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a very stressful thing to go through, as well. If you are trying to save money on a wedding it can be even more stressful. It isn't impossible, though, to save money and have the wedding of your dreams if you are able to get a little creative and very organized. You will need to set your budget, plan your details, and commit to the task of making a budget-friendly wedding happen if you want to save money. Here are some tips for how to plan a wedding on a budget you need to know! How to Plan a Wedding on a Budget and What You Need to Know. Make initial plans Make your plans like choosing your dates, your theme, your wedding party, making your guest list and making your binder to organize. Set your … [Read more...]
Join Us for Wedding Week: How to Have Your Dream Wedding for $1,500 or LESS!
Join Us for Wedding Week: How to Have Your Dream Wedding for $1,500 or LESS! Thank you for joining us for Wedding Week. Starting today for the next week we will be running the series: How to Have Your Dream Wedding for $1,500 or LESS! Your wedding is one of the biggest days of your life. Little girls dream of it for years! Sadley it has also become one of the most expensive days of your life as well! According to CNN Money the average cost of a wedding this year (2013) is $28,400!!! That is CRAZY! Did you know you can have your dream wedding for $1,500 or less? Right now I'm sure you are asking yourself how to Have Your Dream Wedding for just $1500! Im going to show you how!! Get Cashback - Remember when you shop online for wedding items (and even in … [Read more...]