When you are looking to have a beautiful but frugal wedding, then you will be on the hunt for some cheap wedding flowers. Here are 12 ideas so save money on your wedding flowers from saving on real flowers, how to save on fake flowers and even making them yourself! Cheap Wedding Flowers - 12 Ways to Save Money on Wedding Flowers Weddings can be expensive, but they don’t have to be. In fact, you can have a big wedding for as little as $500 if you are frugal. Here are 10 ways to save money on wedding flowers: Buy fake flowers. Fake flowers are by far much less expensive than buying real flowers. You can find very realistic flowers that aren’t real. Then make your own arrangements. There are tons of Youtube videos to help with this! Only buy flowers for your bouquet. You don’t have … [Read more...]
Save on Wedding Food and Favors – How to Have the Wedding of Your Dreams for $1,500 or Less!
Save on Wedding Food and Favors - How to Have the Wedding of Your Dreams for $1,500 or Less! Food is another area where many people lose on their budget. The best way to save money is to work out a menu, but doing that really depends on your style of wedding. The next biggest wedding expense can be your food! Here are the types of food you can consider for tips in how to do them cheaply and how to save money. Brunch - If your reception is to start between the hours of 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Lunch - For afternoon weddings, lunch food is always cheaper than dinner! Appetizers and Cocktails - Skip the dinner and have a mid afternoon reception and serve appetizers and cocktails Dinner - The most popular choice for reception food. For a great dinner menu … [Read more...]
Rustic Wedding Ideas on a Budget
Getting married is one of the best memories of your life. Maybe part of the memories you want to make on your wedding day is a rustic theme. There is something amazing about having a rustic wedding. The only downside? If you’re not careful, it can be rather pricey. Check out these tips for a rustic wedding on a budget. Rustic Wedding Ideas on a Budget Get Creative with the Venue Where you will probably save the most money is picking an excellent venue. Venues can get super expensive. In my opinion, if you plan on having a rustic wedding, choose the outdoors. While it may be kind of risky, you can also find a more affordable location when you’re looking outdoors. When getting married, there are no rules saying you HAVE to get married in a church or another particular … [Read more...]
Cheap Wedding Ideas – 11 Ways to Save Money on a Wedding Photographer
A picture can say a thousand words. For most couples, getting a wedding photographer is one of the most important aspects of the wedding process. You want someone that is going to capture the memory you will have for a lifetime. Though this can be a costly endeavor, and when you are on the hunt for cheap wedding ideas for a wedding photographer there aren't a whole lot of tips out there! Check my 11 best tips to save on the wedding pictures! Cheap Wedding Ideas - 11 Ways to Save Money on a Wedding Photographer First, let me tell you not every time will work for everyone. That's ok! take what works for you and your weddings, your budget, your family and leave the rest. I hope you find at least one tip to help out. If you are on a super tight budget, I recommend the book How … [Read more...]
Weddings on a Budget – 21 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Cake
Looking for ways to save money on your wedding cake? Well, the biggest way is not to have one, at all. Not for you? Don't worry here are 21 ways to save money on your cake form small cost cuts to big ones! Weddings on a budget don't have to sacrifice style or the things you want you just have to do it smartly. Find the ones that work for you. Many of these I used to save money on my wedding cake, I spent less than $100 on my cake, others I picked up over the years from friends during their wedding planning. Some are easy some are a bit drastic find your groove, not every thing will work for everyone! Weddings on a Budget - 21 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Cake Small display cake - Use a small two tier display cake and serve your guests from sheet cakes. They will never know the … [Read more...]
Cheap Wedding Invitations – 14 Ways to Save Money on Wedding Invites
Are you looking cheap wedding invitations? Well of course you are, or you wouldn't be read this! There are so many ways to save, and not all of them are for everyone. here are 14 ways to save money take what works for you and leave what doesn't. Cheap Wedding Invitations - 14 Ways to Save Money on Wedding Invitations Skip the Upgrades - You don't need the envelope liner and fancy ink or even the intricate details. Pick the Right Paper - Skip the fancy papers and used partially recycled paper and save money! There are tons of color choices too. Order Extras - Spend a bit upfront to save money on the last minute ones that would cost more to order later. Skip the Map - Enclosing a map and even other directions can cost you money. Get a Free Wedding Website and put all your maps … [Read more...]
Budget Wedding Ideas for a Valentine’s Day Themed Wedding
If you are having a Valentine's Day Themed Wedding and looking for Budget Wedding Ideas you have come to the right spot! Below I have beautiful, amazing and creative ideas to help you save some money and still have the wedding of your dreams. Budget Wedding Ideas for a Valentine's Day Themed Wedding If you take time to do some DIY in your wedding you will be surprised how much you can save! Little changes like using cupcakes instead of a cake can save you hundreds of dollars, even more, if you have a friend who is good at icing them you can make them yourself! Cutting back on buying decor and doing some DIY favors will save your budget for things you really want like that breathtaking location or amazing dress! DIY Chocolate Dipped Cherries - Easy to make yourself and great … [Read more...]
Frugal Wedding – Cutting Corners Without Sacrificing Style
Nowadays, an average wedding comes with a price tag of $40,000 that is not my idea of a frugal wedding! Believe it or not, many couples don’t even blink when it comes to spending money on the best venue, the most stylish dress, and the most extravagant decorations. Making your big day more affordable but without sacrificing on style can be done. All you have to is be smart, and not spend money at random; at least not anymore. Here are some practical tips meant to help you have the coolest wedding within a convenient budget. Frugal Wedding - Cutting Corners Without Sacrificing Style Should you plan on cheap Wedding Food? Making sure your guests are satisfied with proper food varieties and beverages doesn’t necessarily mean that you must spend a fortune on the most expensive … [Read more...]
12 Budget Friendly Winter Wedding Ideas
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...]