How to Save on Bridesmaids dresses

by

How to Save on Bridesmaids Dresses

Are you planning a Wedding soon? Are you going to be a Bridesmaid any time soon or even have a daughter that will be a flower girl?

Dresses can be expensive but you can get some really good deals if you just look around.

Here are some ways to Save on Bridesmaids Dresses.

1. Look at Department stores. Often times you can find some really good prices on dresses on the off season but make sure all bridesmaids buy them at the same time and typically one size larger because you can take always have it altered.

2. Former Brides. Most bridesmaids will not wear their dresses again so if you know of a bride getting married before you have her ask her bridesmaids if they would considering selling or donating to your wedding party.

3. Consignment shops. What happens to a bridesmaid dress after a wedding. Sometimes ladies will decide to donate their dresses so you can find some great deals.

4. Online sales. Sure you can find some awesome deals at the traditional wedding sites but you can find some more specific colors and styles at DressFirst.com. They have the traditional colors and many more odd colors as well. Its great because there are so many options. Online Shopping helps you visualize easier and quicker with your bridesmaids. At DressFirst.com you can also find mother of the Brides dress and flower girl dresses.

Even if you are not looking for a bridesmaid dresses you can also find Evening Gowns, Prom Dresses and Wedding Bouquets, and much more.

The best of all you can get some awesome deals in the their clearance section. Always look at the clearance section because those will be the best deals you can get. Not all women fit into the small sizes so I was appreciative to see they also carry plus sizes. Most stores charge extra for larger sizes but there is not much of a difference in price. If you are expecting you can also find maternity dresses as well, very cute and practical.

If you have not found your Wedding Dress take a look at their Dresses they have some extravagant dresses very inexpensive and budget friendly to any Wedding.

Make sure you take a look at the FREE Wedding Budget Printable.

Planning a Budget Savvy Wedding?

by

Are you planning a Budget Savvy Wedding?

In the case you are or know someone who is be sure to check out the Budget Savvy Wedding Series.

I learned about Tableclothsfactory.com  and they have some great sales and clearance items fit for any wedding and budget savvy conscious bride.

Did you know the going rate on the lesser end for a reception is $30 a plate? Yikes. I bet between Dollar Tree and sites like these you can get your own dishes and style rather cheap for around $500 for 100 that would be $5 a person and then when you add in the food on sale with coupons you can do it for about $10 a person.

So think outside the box and enlist some help for a budget savvy wedding.

Who Pays for What in a Wedding!

by

Are you planning a wedding? Here is what traditionally each family pays for. As a modern time typically the groom and bride share the costs together.

The Brides Family:

  • Wedding dress, veil, accessories
  • Trousseau and lingerie
  • Invitations, announcements, enclosures, and personal stationary
  • Bouquets/corsages for attendants
  • Flowers for the ceremony and reception site
  • Engagement and wedding photographs
  • Rental Fee for the ceremony and reception hall
  • Rental Free for the church or chapel or venue
  • Fees for the sexton, organists, and soloist
  • Rental Fees for aisle carpet and other equipment
  • Transportation for the bridal party to the ceremony and reception sites
  • Groom’s ring
  • Wedding gift for the groom
  • Complete reception: all food, beverages, music, decorations, gratuities, and other services
  • Gifts for the Bride’s Attendants
  • Hotel lodging for any attendants and friends from out of town
  • Gratuities to police or attendants directing traffic and/or parking
  • Bridesmaids luncheon
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Corsages for mothers, grandparents, and special guests

Groom and His Family:

  • Bride’s engagement and wedding ring
  • Marriage license
  • Ceremony official fee
  • Brides flowers (bouquet and going away flowers)
  • Wedding gift for the bride
  • Hotel lodging for the out of town ushers
  • Gifts for the best man and ushers and groomsman
  • Wedding night suite
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Honeymoon
  • Blood Tests (Not all states require this)
  • Gloves, ties, and ascots for men in the wedding party

Attendants:

  • Personal wedding attire (except flowers)
  • Personal traveling expenses (except hotel)

Topic: Who pays for what in a wedding?

FacebookTwitterGoogle PlusCustom Social

How to Save on Wedding Favors

by

The easiest way to cut out part of the budget of a wedding is by not having any wedding favors! However it is nice to give those you appreciate coming to your special day a way to remember it by.

There are so many ideas of wedding favor you can make but I would suggest only doing a couple and preferably favors that are simple to make or purchase because chances are your quest will not take them, or they end up trashing them with in the year.

Some of the most thoughtful wedding favors can be handmade. You can put together a CD of pictures, a booklet of family recipes, a CD of songs, be creative. There are many things you can do.

Check out your nearest Dollar Tree there is always fun ideas you can do as well as there are plenty of wedding pre-made favors to choose from.

Start early because yard sales are a great place to find cheap and inexpensive wedding favors.

Google search for ideas on what you can do. Always set a budget for how much you want to spend over all and how much you want to spend per person.

Topic: How to Save on Wedding Favors

FREE Wedding Rehearsal Checklist Printable

by

Your Ultimate Guide to a Stress-Free Wedding Rehearsal: Free Checklist Printable Included!

Planning a wedding is an exciting journey, but it can also be overwhelming with the myriad of details to organize. One crucial aspect that often gets overlooked in the midst of wedding preparations is the wedding rehearsal. A well-executed rehearsal ensures that everything runs smoothly on the big day. To make your wedding rehearsal stress-free and organized, we’ve created the perfect solution for you – a free wedding rehearsal checklist printable! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the importance of a rehearsal, the key components of a successful one, and how our checklist can be your go-to resource.

Why a Wedding Rehearsal Matters:

A wedding rehearsal serves as a run-through of the ceremony, allowing everyone involved to familiarize themselves with their roles and responsibilities. It’s a chance to iron out any kinks, ensuring that the actual wedding day unfolds seamlessly. Here’s why a rehearsal is a must:

  1. Smooth Transitions: Practice makes perfect. A rehearsal gives the bridal party, officiant, and vendors the opportunity to practice their entrances, exits, and movements during the ceremony.
  2. Coordination: Ensure that everyone is on the same page by coordinating the timing of each element, from processional to recessional. This ensures a harmonious and well-timed ceremony.
  3. Logistics and Setup: Familiarize everyone with the ceremony space, allowing for adjustments and fine-tuning of the setup. This includes positioning of chairs, altar decorations, and any other logistical considerations.
  4. Vendor Coordination: If you have hired vendors like photographers, videographers, or musicians, the rehearsal is the perfect time to communicate with them and ensure they are aware of the schedule and any specific requirements.
  5. Comfort and Confidence: A rehearsal helps calm nerves and boosts the confidence of everyone involved. Knowing what to expect on the big day contributes to a more relaxed and enjoyable ceremony.

Components of a Successful Wedding Rehearsal:

Now that you understand the importance of a wedding rehearsal, let’s delve into the key components that make it successful:

  1. Gathering Everyone: Start by gathering the entire bridal party, including bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls, ring bearers, and anyone else playing a role in the ceremony.
  2. Introduction and Overview: The officiant should introduce themselves and provide an overview of the ceremony. This is also a good time for the couple to express their gratitude and set a positive tone.
  3. Processional and Recessional Practice: Walk through the processional and recessional, ensuring that everyone knows their cue, pace, and positioning.
  4. Vows and Rings: If you’re exchanging personalized vows or have special ring-related elements, practice them during the rehearsal to ensure a heartfelt and flawless delivery.
  5. Logistics Walkthrough: Take a walkthrough of the ceremony space, noting any specific logistics such as seating arrangements, altar setup, and microphones.
  6. Communication with Vendors: Coordinate with vendors present at the rehearsal, confirming their roles and ensuring they are familiar with the venue.
  7. Contingency Planning: Discuss contingency plans for unexpected situations, such as inclement weather for outdoor ceremonies.

Introducing Our Free Wedding Rehearsal Checklist Printable:

%filemane%

To make your wedding rehearsal even more manageable, we’ve created a detailed checklist that covers all the essential elements. Download and print our free wedding rehearsal checklist to ensure nothing is overlooked. Here’s a sneak peek at what our checklist includes:

  1. Weeks Before the Rehearsal:
    • Confirm attendance of all bridal party members.
    • Coordinate with the officiant and vendors.
  2. Day of the Rehearsal:
    • Gather everyone at the venue.
    • Introduce the officiant and outline the agenda.
  3. Processional and Recessional:
    • Practice walking in and out.
    • Confirm positions and order.
  4. Ceremony Logistics:
    • Walk through the ceremony space.
    • Finalize seating arrangements.
  5. Vows and Rings:
    • Practice exchanging vows and rings.
    • Ensure everyone knows their cues.
  6. Vendor Coordination:
    • Communicate with photographers, videographers, musicians, etc.
    • Confirm timelines and requirements.

A successful wedding rehearsal is the key to a smooth and memorable wedding day. By incorporating our free wedding rehearsal checklist printable into your preparations, you can ensure that every detail is attended to. Download the checklist, gather your bridal party, and enjoy a stress-free rehearsal that sets the stage for a picture-perfect wedding ceremony. Happy planning!

How to Save on Weddings Part 7: Wedding Dress Rebecca Autry Creations

by

Wedding Part 7: The Wedding Dress

So the point of these segments on how to save on a wedding is just that to give you ideas and alternatives to how to save on the costs of a wedding.

So we come to the Dress! Well first you need to figure out what will you do with the dress after the wedding day? Will you preserve it and hope your daughter may wear it someday? Or will you donate or just keep it as a keepsake. What you do with the dress after the big day should help you determine how much you want to put into it. I dag spiller de fleste spilleautomater på nett, selv om det hele begynte med det som kaltes fruktmaskiner, fordi det ble brukt frukt som symboler for å markere gevinst casinonorske.com norsk automat.

  1. David’s Bridal has a $99 rack. These are the dresses that are going out of style to having a missing button to a snag but are still very wearable.
  2. Thrift and Consignment Shops. Since the dress will only be worn for the wedding day it not a bad idea to take a peek at the nearest Thrift or Consignment shops and pick up a recently used wedding dress for less than a couple hundred dollars. Don’t bust your budget by thinking it has to be only you who has worn the dress unless you plan on doing something with it!
  3. Yard sales! Sometimes women will want to get rid of their wedding dress after a couple years and what better way for you to get a great wedding dress than at a yard sale and you may get the best deal too!
  4. Other Bridal Shops. Many bigger cities have multiple bridal shops and often times they have a clearance rack that have reduced dresses just to get their inventory moving.
  5. Bridal Expos. Often in bigger cities there are bridal expos with tons of wedding vendors giving away gift certificates and possibly wedding dresses. If you ever get to attend. Enter everything!

Hope these tips help you save some money on your wedding dress.

Be sure to check out How to Save on Weddings Part 1-6

Topic: Wedding Dress

$5 Wedding Centerpiece Rebecca Autry Creations

by

So yes I totally ripped this off from my Sister-in-laws Wedding but hers were not made from the Dollar Tree. These are just as good in my opinion and a great way to cut costs.

What to Buy:

1. Vases. There are all kinds of different types at Dollar Tree but choose one and determine how many you need and buy all at once. If your Dollar Tree location does not have enough ask them to call another one and see if they have them. If not you can order in bulk on DollarTree.com. This might be the easier way if you can wait a few days.

2. Rocks. Dollar Tree has many different color rocks. Choose a color to accent your wedding. They have from clear to teal to many other colors.

3. Flowers. There are many flowers to choose from but be careful that the flowers you get you get enough to use for the tables plus elsewhere and make sure your flowers have all their petals and no rips and so forth.

4. Flower Tea Candles. Again choose a color to accent your wedding and be sure to get enough for all your decoraitons.

5. Flower Petals. You can find white, pink and a light purple bag of petals. You may be able to find other colors online.

What you Need:

– Vases

– Rocks

– Flowers

– Water

– Flower Petals

How to Make:

1. Take the vase and add the rocks to the middle of the vase.

2. Fill the vase halfway with water and then add the a few flowers sticking the stem into the rocks. Make sure the rocks are holding up the flowers.

3. Add the flower pedal candle to the candle and let float.

4. Add pedals around the vase to give more volume and make the vase more decorative.

Topic: $5 Wedding Centerpiece