Elope! advises Let's Run Off... it's the affordable alternative! "Create a beautiful, intimate day free of stress and high-cost. It's your day, claim it!" If you're thinking of running off and getting married, Let's Run Off has planning ideas, dream destinations, and lots of true elopement stories! Here are 2 quick stories from May's Elopement Wedding Bulletin: Elope with Gusto (Gusto who?? Just kidding...) Story #1: I have a friend who eloped to Spain, got married in a cathedral with an … [Read more...]
Wedding Planning Priorities: Part 2
March 11, 2009 By 1 Comment
In our last post we talked about making a list of wedding planning priorities, and using this list to create a wedding budget. But now let's get real about what is really important on that list of priorities. Let's say you've always dreamed of getting married in New York City. But if you can save yourself $10,000 by getting married in your hometown, is the NYC wedding so important after all? If it is, go for it! But when you think of all the other things you can do with $10,000, getting married … [Read more...]
Planing a Recession-style wedding
January 21, 2009 By 1 Comment
Photo from Arbutus Photography. Not to keep rubbing it in... but with the barrage of news stories like these, what can you expect!? Although some may say weddings are "recession-proof" (we can hope!) these headlines seem to differ.... Wine-country weddings, recession style Budget-minded brides seek out thrifty elegance Brides make mad dash for discounted wedding dresses Budget Brides: Planning a wedding during a recession 10 Ways to have a Frugal but Fabulous Wedding So we … [Read more...]
Looking to Save? Buy and Sell Pre-Owned Wedding Stuff at Bravo Brides!
December 21, 2008 By 2 Comments
The current recession has forced many brides to slash their wedding budget and cut out some of the more extravagant details from their original wedding plan. The New York Times reports that some brides are relocating to cheaper venues, nixing the wedding cake, asking a shutter-happy friend to replace the photographer, downsizing the bouquets, and slashing the guest list. The NY Times also mentions a cool website called Bravo Brides. This is a fantastic forum for brides-to-be who want to save … [Read more...]
Saving on wedding cakes: Fake layers, fresh flowers, and more!
December 4, 2008 By 4 Comments
For the bride who wants a traditional wedding cake, without the outrageous costs that go with it, there are many creative alternatives. One idea is adding fake tiers to your wedding cake. According to Napsnet, this can save you about 50 percent per slice. If you have your baker create a fake layer or two in your wedding cake, and actually serve slices from a sheet cake hidden in the kitchen, no one will know the difference! Simply desserts points out that some bakers charge by the … [Read more...]
Flower Girls: Dress for Less!
November 13, 2008 By 32 Comments
All flower girls are sweet. Your little angels can be even sweeter when those frothy, frilly dresses aren't costing you an arm and a leg! You could easily buy flower girl dresses for $99. You can buy them for $200 or more, and you can even custom-make your own couture designs for over $1,200! But if you think about it, how often is your flower girl actually going to wear her little princess gown? Once? Maybe again for a holiday or a party? Either way, it seems silly to spend a lot of money … [Read more...]
The Dos and Don’ts of Wedding Registries
September 13, 2008 By 1 Comment
The wedding registry can be a confusing and touchy subject for both the bride and her guests. Brides might wonder: Do I have to register? What if I don't really need household things? Are there other alternatives? Of course the guests have their own questions? Do I have to buy something on the registry? How much do I need to spend? If I bought an engagement gift, do I also have buy a wedding present? I was reading All About RegistriesQ&A at the Washington Post, moderated by Summer … [Read more...]
Should I purchase Wedding Insurance?
August 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
To be honest, I was not even aware that wedding insurance existed. Add it to the list of things I don't know (but I do now!). Just because I was in the dark (and luckily didn't need it at my own wedding!) doesn't mean you should be unprotected too. Understanding the risks involved in planning a wedding can help you determine whether or not you should purchase insurance to protect you against misfortune and mishap. According to About.com, wedding insurance policies are relatively inexpensive – … [Read more...]
