Dollar Tree Wedding

by Heather

I remember a dollar tree at some event growing up.  I can’t remember if it was at a wedding or an anniversary celebration.  It must have been for an anniversary because my family is a very big fan of the money dance.  I suppose they are both ways to re-coop some of your wending spending [...]

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Savings for Others

by Heather

I have been contemplating wedding gifts for our friends and family that are participating or helping with our wedding and I came to a realization: wedding savings can mean savings for others.
I’ve always been a “useful” gift giver; however, I didn’t think twice about what I wanted to buy my bridesmaids.  They have to get [...]

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Cruise Ship Wedding Savings?

by Heather

We were thinking of going on a cruise for our honeymoon, but maybe we should have had our wedding on a cruise ship.  Do you think a cruise wedding could be budget friendly?  Check out this article from the NY Times to see if having a wedding on a cruise ship will increase your wedding [...]

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Bridesmaid Dress Savings

by Heather

I will only have two bridesmaids.  When it came down to choosing my wedding party, I had a dangerous problem: too many close friends.  Sure, I could add more people to my wedding party, but suddenly there would be no one left sitting in the seats during the ceremony.  In addition, most of my wedding [...]

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DIY Bride Apple iPad Contest

by Heather

DIY Bride is hosting a contest to win an Apple iPad!  You’re planning a wedding on a budget, how else are you going to be able to get one?  Click here to find out more about the contest.

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Destination Wedding: Italy

by Heather

Mr. soon-to-be-Heather and I did contemplate a destination wedding.  We even considered going to Vegas and just bring a few friends a long for a weekend of celebration.  The other day I came across this article which identifies how to have a budget wedding in Italy.  I’m not sure that a destination wedding can really [...]

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White Gold vs. Platinum

by Heather

It’s gotten to the time when Mr. soon-to-be-Heather and I are searching for our wedding bands.  We flipped through many websites and catalogs to look at different settings, but I think we had the best time making fun of the rings from a few decades ago.  People will probably make fun of our setting choices [...]

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Wedding Envy

by Heather

Beware of the green eyed monster: jealousy.  Brides are not only subjected to other friend’s or relative’s weddings, but they are also overwhelmed with wedding TV shows, magazines, blogs, etc.  Wedding envy can be very dangerous and damaging, here are some important things to remember while you are planning your budget affair:
1-  Your wedding is [...]

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Wedding Bloopers

by Heather

Happy Friday Everyone!  Here are some wedding bloopers

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Groom Practical Jokes

by Heather

Happy April Fool’s Day!
Whether you know or not, or whether you are prepared, the bridal party may play a practical joke on your wedding day.  The groom is typically the recipient of any wedding day jokes, but both the bride and groom should be prepared.  Here are some standard pranks:
Jacket Swap:  The groom goes to [...]

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