Are you a Frugal Bride?

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Let’s face it, weddings can be expensive! You want to have a beautiful wedding but you don’t want to have a lifetime of debt associated with it!

I know the idea of renting your wedding dress might sound crazy. But realistically when are you ever going to wear it again? Some brides cut it down and use it as a christening outfit for their children. This is an adorable idea but for the majority of us, our dress just stays bagged up in the back of our closets forever! Save money by using resale and rental dress sites like

 TOP 10 Ideas on how to have a storybook

 wedding at a fraction of the costs

TIP #1

            Look on sites like bravobride.com, recycledbride.com or bridetobrideboutique.com to find wedding dresses and decorations at a fraction of the cost than most retailers. You know the old saying, “One man’s junk is another ones treasure!”

TIP #2

            Most bridal shops have a large sale once a year so research to find out when it is and buy your dress then.

TIP #3

            Buy Bridesmaids dresses around prom season. Remember that a bridesmaids dress does not have to come from a bridal store.

TIP #4

            Get all your groomsmen’s tuxes from the same store. Most vendors offer a discount or free Groom’s Tuxedo if the wedding party uses them.

TIP #5

            This may be a little “new school” for some people, but how about saving postage and additional paper cost on your wedding invitations by not using the inner envelope reply card and asking guests to reply online or by the telephone.

TIP #6

            Buy a smaller decorated cake for wedding photos, and have a plain sheet cake in the kitchen to serve guests. On average, 20% of guests don’t eat wedding cake.

TIP #7

            Plan your wedding on a non conventional day such as Friday or Sunday. Most vendors offer huge discounts for non peak day weddings and reception.

TIP #8

            Skip the champagne and let guests toast with what they are already drinking.

TIP #9

            Hire a student jazz band or other student artists to perform during your ceremony or cocktail hour. Using college students saves money and some will use the experience as work study or volunteer hours.

TIP #10

            Skip giving out favors. Most people just toss them in the trash or stick them in a draw somewhere anyway.