Frugal Wedding Tips

Weddings can be exciting for both men and women. This is indeed one of the most memorable life experiences that a person could ever dream of.  Marrying your one true love in front of your family and friends while the exchange of vows, getting your first dance as husband and wife and so much more! We all know too well that getting married will lead you to spending a lot of money.

People think that hiring a wedding planner will make everything easy for them, but in many cases the wedding planner will just spend your hard-earned money in a way by suggesting you to buy all types of stuff that might be out of your budget range. Some people are scared of getting married because of the expenses!

Have no fear! There are solutions for a wedding that will not put you in depth for the next 10 years!

Some people prefer to wed in their own backyard, some prefer in the shore and others want a traditional wedding. Well your budget really depends on the location and how you want your wedding to look like. I am not saying that big weddings are bad! People will always remember the party and not the ceremony. That is the reality and of course, people will listen to your wedding vows to each other. We can always have a wedding that is based on our budget. If you know how to research and do a little do-it-yourself then you will definitely save tons of money. Are you ready for these wedding saving tips? I am going to show you some frugal tips for your perfect wedding day!

• Wedding Dress – This is the center of the wedding. Every bride always dreamt of having a wedding dress that will make their visitors envy her for being the most beautiful bride that ever existed. Spending a lot on a wedding dress might be a bad idea. Because you will only wed once in your life and after that event, you will not use the wedding dress again. It is hard to sell a wedding dress afterwards because it might not fit well on others! The remedy of this is that recycle the old wedding dress of your mom or grandma. It is classic and elegant to wear an old wedding dress. Most of the traditional weddings do this. But if you don’t want to recycle one then we also have other choices and where to find them.
• Ombre Prom – Wedding dresses that are under $200 can be found here. They have a lot of designs and dresses for your wedding entourage. Simple, chic and elegant is their target to all their customers. You can order online and all you have to do is submit your size and the design of your choice.
• David’s Bridal – If your budget for your dress is under $100 then this the right place for you. Simple wedding dresses yet stunning and elegant will make your day super memorable with their dresses. Find the nearest David’s Bridal store near you now.
• Jj’s House – You might also want to check this page out for more choices of wedding dresses that is suited in your budget and appreciate the beauty of simplicity and sophisticated looks of the dresses. Please note that it also includes the dresses for your whole entourage. Prices may vary for bulk orders.

• Wedding Shoes – Your outfit will never be complete without wearing one of the most beautiful bridal shoes that you will pair in your dream wedding gown. What shoes do you prefer? Some of us will be content with just wearing simple flat wedding shoes but some of us prefer high heels. Many prefer flats for to feel comfortable during the entire event of the special day. Here are some links where you can find the perfect wedding shoes online.
• Light in the Box – Wedding shoes for as low as $22 per pair can be found here. The price may vary depending on the style of your choice. Simple and elegant shoes from high heels to kitten heels! You Name it!
• Nordstrom – If you want to stay in your budget then Nordstrom is the right place for you. Depending on the theme of your wedding, it could be a beach wedding or not, they all have the right shoes for you for the right price.
• Dillards – High heels and branded bridal shoes are here. From wedges to flats, for as low as $25 per pair and some of them come with free shipping all over the world.

• Lingerie – Make the night interesting with the perfect lingerie! You won his heart by saying yes to him on the day he proposes. Now is the time to make things a little steamy with the hottest lingerie after your wedding program.
• BHLDN – Simple yet sexy lingerie are all here for a very reasonable price. Make the night worth remembering with these steamy and cute lingerie!
• David’s Bridal – If you want a little twist on your personal time then you should checkout David’s Bridal website as they sell the sophisticated and elegant lingerie. The price is very reasonable too.

• Jewelry and Bridal Accessories – Be a head turner with these gorgeous headpiece and jewelries for a very low price. A little advice, never buy jewelry that can only be used during weddings! Choose something that will have all eyes on you!
• USA Bride – They are always on sale and you can use the promo code “SAVE20” to save up to 20% off on every purchase. Great finds and deals are all here for a very budget friendly price.
• Jewel Street – The home of great quality jewelries in the United States! Choose from different designs of your choice and you can even choose from their very own design. You can even ask them to customize the jewelry for you.
• Wedding Rings – Some of us go for the traditional weddings and most traditional weddings happen to get a ring handed down from our ancestors. To some of you guys, you can still find cheap wedding ring that will fit your budget.

• Groom’s Tuxedo – Dressing up is not just for women. Men also need to look awesome on your wedding day. Looking for the right tux for your groom? There are 2 ways actually. Either you buy a brand new one or rent a tux! If you want to save money then consider renting one for a one time event only.
• Men’s Wearhouse – Renting here is very simple! All you have to do is find the desired style that you want, get your measurement, place your order and return the tuxedo that you rented. Simple and easy!
• Generation Tux – Schedule your event to them and they deliver your suit 14 days before the big day. They also allow you to try on your suit at your home so you don’t have to go to their shop, there is no hassle and you still have time to adjust whatever is needed for your suit.

• Grooms Shoes – Men also need a pair of shoes on their wedding day. We are all aware that men shoes are known to be expensive, but if it is your wedding day, do everything to look good. The good thing about men is that they can rent or borrow from a friend who has the same size as theirs, because men generally do not care at all if the shoes they are wearing are out of  season. Here are some stores that you can buy shoes for your handsome groom-to-be.
• Jimmy Choo – Jimmy Choo shoes are known all over the world but if you have extra money in your pocket, go for their shoes because it is worth it.
• The Knot – They are known in the United States to have affordable shoes that are available in your area. You are going to have options to to rent a pair of shoes.

• Centerpiece – Ah the beauty of each and every table is the centerpiece. If you want to make the centerpiece unique, why not start doing your own centerpiece months before the big day? You can actually replace flowers with plants! Growing a flower pot will take you months, but you will have a lot of time buying the seeds and to organize each plant that you are going to place on every table. Or you can use balloons as a centerpiece instead of flowers and plants! You will definitely save a lot of money in this creative way. It does not matter at all if you go for the traditional centerpiece. The centerpiece usually comes with flower packages.

• Flowers – Getting the perfect flowers for your wedding is somewhat, non-negotiable because every bride needs a fresh flower and it is expensive in a way that you will have to buy some for your bridesmaids too. In order for you to not spend too much money on flowers, the alternate way is to use an arm garland instead of the traditional bridal bouquet. A little twist and turn of your favorite flower and feather then you are good to go! You can even do it on your own. Well if you still prefer flowers then you can always contact this wonderful flower shop based in California, the Bloomers Flowers La Jolla.
• Frugal Flower – When it comes to frugality, they offer packages that are suited in your budget. They have 5 choices of different colors of your choice with a designated price and package.
• Budget Bride – Customized flower arrangements are in today. If you are looking for budget friendly flower packages then you have come to the right place. It depends on your budget and of course, the flower of your choice.

• Wedding Venue – Before deciding for the venue of your wedding, ask yourself first how many guests you want to invite? You don’t have to invite your entire neighborhood in the wedding. Marrying someone in front of your closest friends and family is always worth it. Venues can be very expensive because you will not only pay per hour rate but also the person per head so think and choose carefully who you want to invite! If you own a house that has a big space in your backyard then be open to a backyard wedding! It is fun and less hassle for you and your partner in life. The prices of the venue may vary on the state that you live in. If you can find some place that will cost you $2000 for the venue then you are indeed lucky.
• City Hall – If you are looking for a place besides your own backyard then I suggest you try and ask the people in the city hall if you can rent the place. Some of the states in the US allow the city hall to be rented for such occasions for as low as $500 for 200 guests.
• City Parks – One of the cheapest wedding venues you can rent. The price also depends in the state that you live in. The parking is huge but the problem is bathrooms.
  

• Extras (Wedding Photographer, Car and Giveaways) – Hiring a photographer to capture every moment on your wedding day might be a bit of expensive. If you have friends or relatives who loves or who practices photography then grab him or her for a friendly price. It does not matter if he or she is professional, the important thing is that someone captured that very special day of yours. For the giveaways, make it super unique! In order for you to not spend on printouts, try sending out giveaways with a magnet with a cartoonist face of you and your partner!
• When it comes to renting a car, you can always approach your friends and relatives who own a car. Remember, renting a car will cost you much more than what you can actually pay the people that you know who own a car. They might actually lend it for you for free!

• If you want your wedding to me memorable, then invest more on drinks! Yeap! Your visitors will most likely remember drinks rather than food. I am not saying that you should spend less on food. My point is, focus on beers and finger foods. Also providing your own appetizers will help you save on money . Some guests will enjoy drinks than foods.  Ask the venue if you can bring your own booze to avoid extra fees.

• Cakes – One of the centerpieces once you reached the venue and people are excited to see what you have for them! Cakes are quite expensive when it comes to weddings but there are cheap and budget friendly pastry shops out there who offer low prices and sometimes they go for your budget too. What is your dream cake? How many layers do you want for it? Well, it does not have to be an 8 ft tall, right? Let me give you some links on where you can find the most delicious and affordable cakes in town.
• I Do Wedding Cakes – Based in California. You can choose lots of flavor and layers of your choice. The price of their cake will usually depend on how many tiers you want and for some add ons too. They accept customized cakes too for as low as $200 for 2 tier cake.
• Pink Cake Box – This is based in New Jersey. The price for their cake starts at $6 per person and it depends on the flavor of your cake of choice. Themes and cupcakes are so good that you wont want to eat it because it is like art rather than cupcakes.

• Invitations – When it comes to invitations, you can always buy some invitations or any colored scented papers that you can print out yourself. That way, you are going to spend less on invitations and all you have to do is spend on ink and papers. But if you want someone else to do it, consider checking out the list below. For you to stay within your budget, make sure to combine save the date cards and wedding invitation as one. That way, you are going to save more when it comes to printing out the cards.
• Elegant Wedding Invites – They sell some of the lowest wedding invitations for as low as $2.29 and the good thing is that they have a lot of elegant designs to choose from! They also accept customized wedding invitations and of course, prices may vary.
• Ann’s Bridal Bargains – For as low as 99 cents per invitation, you can now get your dream invitation! From the word itself Bargains, they also have many ongoing sales of 25% off on your first purchase. How awesome is that?

You don’t have to spend a lot of money on your wedding day. We all know that it is a special moment and it will be cherished for the rest of your life, but you don’t have to break the bank for a happy time. Plan everything ahead of time. If you plan to marry next year then you better start saving now. It is expected that you might have some anxiety attacks or headaches while planning your big day but it is better than having more debt after your wedding. Traditional weddings can be a break if you are aiming for a simple wedding with the whole family. It does not matter whether your wedding is extravagant or simple as long as you are happy on that day. Did we miss something? Please let us know with your comments below!