How to Plan a Simple (Affordable) Wedding From Start to Finish
So you want to have a simple wedding... great! Me too! I’m currently trying to plan my own simple and inexpensive wedding. Here you'll find a 21-Step Guide from start…
How We Sent Our Digital Wedding Invitations for FREE
I did a lot of research when we were ready to send out our own wedding invitations. I knew that we didn't want to send paper invitations, because we were…
Our $5,000 Wedding Budget Breakdown
We're getting married next June and as grad students and teachers, weren't willing to shell out lots of cash for our wedding. But we still wanted to have an epic…
Are Wedding DJs Worth the Money?
The question of whether or not to get a DJ for your wedding may be stressful and I completely understand your desire to save money on this service, because I'm…
Why Are Wedding Dresses SO EXPENSIVE?! + Cheaper Alternatives
If you're recently engaged and looking for wedding dresses like I am, you are in for a shock. And you will definitely find yourself asking the question: Why are wedding…
How To Do Wedding Food on a Budget: A Complete Guide
We don't all want to spend thousands and thousands of dollars on our wedding reception meals, and we don't have to. I've written in the past about how to cater…
8 Affordable Wedding Dresses Under $100 | Lulus Review
I ordered 8 wedding dresses under $100 from Lulus because I was so curious about the possibility of actual BUDGET wedding dresses. I wanted to know if the quality of…
Start Planning a Wedding on a Budget: 25 Essential Steps
Are you just starting to plan a wedding on a budget, but not sure where to begin? That's the position I'm in, and I've done a ton of research to…
Is an Expensive Wedding Worth it?
I have been doing SO much research weighing the pros and cons of spending a lot of money on a wedding, as we have our own wedding coming up this…
The Cost of Having a Small Wedding
Have you decided on having a small wedding? Something intimate with only your immediate family and maybe a few friends present? This is our plan, so I did a bit…
Cost of Having an Open Bar at Your Wedding
A recent report found that 72% of couples are opting for an open bar at their weddings, and we are planning on following suit! But we're also wondering: how much…
Cost of Renting Lounge Furniture For Your Wedding
Have you seen photos of those cozy lounge areas at weddings? There's usually a couple of antique couches on the lawn, and maybe a chandelier hanging from the tree above?…
Cost of Renting Tables and Chairs for Your Wedding
If you're like me and planning a wedding that requires table and chair rentals, you may also be wondering how much they're going to cost you and what your options…
Cost of Renting Dishes, Glasses, and Flatware for Your Wedding
As I plan my own wedding, I'm in the position of trying to figure out the cost of renting dishes, glasses, forks, knives, and spoons for our big day. I…
Are Destination Weddings Actually Cheaper?
If you're like me, you've considered planning a destination wedding, hoping that it would be cheaper. I did some research to find out if getting married abroad was actually cheaper…
11 Best Places to Shop for Affordable Boho Wedding Dresses
There are many companies offering a selection of so-called "boho" or "Bohemian" -style wedding dresses, and this list reveals the MOST affordable of these places that I have been able…
20 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Dress
If you're like me, you are trying to find a way, any way, to save money on your wedding dress. Hopefully one or more of these tips will take some…
9 Most Affordable and Eco-Friendly Wedding Dress Options
As I explore affordable AND eco-friendly options for my own wedding gown, I have compiled a list of the best (in my opinion) companies out there for covering these two…
How to Plan a Wedding on a Budget in 6 Months (Checklist)
This is the predicament we currently find ourselves in! It's cold, it's winter... but our summer wedding is 6 months away and we know the time is going to fly…