It has been awhile since I posted anything wedding related. This does not mean that I haven't been looking. I have always loved and still love weddings. Ever since I was a small child I would plan my wedding to my teddy bear, friend or imaginary prince. As time has passed the more realistic side of wedding planning has surfaced for me. Understanding costs, logistics and every other little detail has changed my ideal wedding from the winter Cinderella Princess ceremony with a horse drawn carriage to one a little more rustic and a lot less designer.
Everyone knows the cost of a wedding varies with the average being around $25K. For any young couple that is a large chunk of cash if you are paying for it yourself. Yet, within the same breathe, we all want the wedding we have dreamed of since we were little girls. Trying to have a gorgeous stylish wedding while remaining within the chosen budget is a difficult task. I have done some homework and found a few articles that help outline ways to save some cash on the big day.
1. An excellent resource for a variety of wedding advice is TheKnot.com. Not only are they an excellent resource for looking up inspiration but I also found this great article 30 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding.
2. The second article I found is from Martha Stewart Weddings, one of my personal favorites. 55 Ways To Trim Your Wedding Budget outlines some excellent tips from limiting what is served at the open bar to DIY Save the Dates.
3. DIY (do-it-yourself) is obviously a good way to help cut costs. I found a few easy DIY projects listed in a blog post from Chasing Louboutin. In the post she outlines the cost of each DIY project compared to having it done by a professional. DIY is becoming more common place as the tools available at crafts stores allow for high quality products to be made at home. Also DIY is a great way to put your mark on your special day.
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4. Another favorite wedding blog of mine is Style Me Pretty. This site list a number of DIY projects for every tiny aspect of a wedding. One of my sxdfavorite projects is the DIY wedding jewelry section because it also is a great inspiration for everyday bling too!
5. Lastly, no matter the size of the budget or what is going to be homemade, everything cost money. It is vital to pick a budget and stick to it. Saving money ahead of time can also be a great investment to prevent starting a marriage together in debt. Saving money is never easy in this economy but a blog called The Offbeat Bride offer up a fun way of saving money dollar by song.
These are just a few articles and ideas I have found recently. I am always looking for creative ways to pinch pennies while preserving style. I also pin a number of ideas as well
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