Planing a Recession-style wedding

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!

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...]