Backyard Wedding Reception

You may have noticed that the costs for everyday items are at an all time high.  Unfortunately the expenses relating to weddings have also increased as our economy has struggled.  While fancy catered dinners and designer wedding gowns can take a big chunk out of your overall budget, engaged couples are often shocked to discover that rental fees on locations used for weddings and receptions have skyrocketed.  What’s a bride to do?  Many thrifty brides are deciding to cut costs and save money by having their receptions in their own backyard.  A backyard wedding can be just as beautiful as one in a rented area, but does require more work.

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Bliss by Monique Lhuillier

I did mention in my previous post that Monique Lhuillier is my favorite wedding designer.  Today, I am thrilled to say that she and her husband, Tom Bugbee, recently announced the fall launch of their affordable line called “Bliss”.  This brand new collection will include 14 designs, all with that “Monique” touch – fabulous designs, embellished, elegant lace, organza and silk fabrics – at a much affordable price.  The gowns price range from $2400 to $3500 so the bride on a budget can still wear the Monique Lhuillier label.

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Designer Wedding Gowns – Get the Look for Less

I came across a Wedding Supplement of Town & Country Weddings magazine a few days ago.  For those who are not familiar with this magazine, it is, as their tag line says ” A sophisticated title for the elegant and discerning bride”;  translation – upscale, high-end weddings.  I love the looks, the real brides and everything they have from cover to cover, so luxurious. However, after I finished browsing the pages, I was thinking to myself how a bride with a limited budget be able to wear designer wedding gown just like the ones in the magazine.  Then, it occurred to me that I can surf the net and find cheaper alternatives to these designer gowns.  By cheaper, I do not mean tacky or knock-offs.  I meant just as classy, but has a lower price than the designer one. I admit it was fun searching the Internet, albeit it takes a lot of time.

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DIY- Scented Bath Salt Wedding Favors

We all know that in this economic times, a sensible bride will be looking for ways to cut wedding costs while planning her dream wedding. One of the ways to cut cost is to make your own “stuff”. One of the easiest “stuff” to make is your do-it-yourself scented bath salt wedding favors. All you need, aside from the ingredients, are air-tight plastic or glass jars and ribbons to complete your wedding favors.

Here are the ingredients:

2 1/2 cups sea salt (do not use table salt; this will dry your skin)
1 cup baking soda (Arm & Hammer baking soda will do well)
1/2 cup citric acid
1 tbs fragrance oil (cosmetic grade; do not use fragrance oils used for candles)
Colorant: Use mica colors of your choice. In the video, Mary used two colors. The first one is a combination of 1/4 tsp each of FDA F&C mica yellow and matte red. 1/2 tsp of FDA F&C mica yellow is used for the second color.

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101 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding – Part 16: This and That

101 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding

And now – the last of our 16 part series on 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding, we close with miscellaneous items that will help you cut your wedding budget, thus saving you money for your future expenses such as your honeymoon, furniture for your new home or even to add to your down payment for your own home.  We love to hear from you on your feedback to our just concluded series.

Part 16- This and That

98. Skip the limo – You can hire town cars instead of a limo for your transportation.

99. Have a friend drive – Enlist a friend with a nice car to be your driver for the event, and save on a limo.

100. Buy simple thank you cards – If you want a personal touch, print your own thank you cards. For an even easier approach, simply buy a box of simple thank you cards from a craft store. Even stores like Target and Wal-Mart carry these.

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