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Read more about the article How to Plan a Simple (Affordable) Wedding From Start to Finish

How to Plan a Simple (Affordable) Wedding From Start to Finish

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:June 24, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly/Eco-Friendly/Wedding Planning

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…

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Read more about the article How We Sent Our Digital Wedding Invitations for FREE

How We Sent Our Digital Wedding Invitations for FREE

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:June 11, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly/Eco-Friendly/Wedding Planning

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…

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Read more about the article Our $5,000 Wedding Budget Breakdown

Our $5,000 Wedding Budget Breakdown

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:May 18, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly/Wedding Planning

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…

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Read more about the article Are Wedding DJs Worth the Money?

Are Wedding DJs Worth the Money?

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:April 23, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly

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…

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Read more about the article Why Are Wedding Dresses SO EXPENSIVE?! + Cheaper Alternatives

Why Are Wedding Dresses SO EXPENSIVE?! + Cheaper Alternatives

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:April 17, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly/Fashion/Wedding Dress

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…

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Read more about the article How To Do Wedding Food on a Budget: A Complete Guide

How To Do Wedding Food on a Budget: A Complete Guide

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:March 23, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly/Reception

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…

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Read more about the article 8 Affordable Wedding Dresses Under $100 | Lulus Review

8 Affordable Wedding Dresses Under $100 | Lulus Review

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:March 9, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly/Wedding Dress

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…

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Read more about the article Start Planning a Wedding on a Budget: 25 Essential Steps

Start Planning a Wedding on a Budget: 25 Essential Steps

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:February 27, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly/Wedding Planning

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…

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Read more about the article Is an Expensive Wedding Worth it?

Is an Expensive Wedding Worth it?

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:February 7, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly/Wedding Planning

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…

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Read more about the article The Cost of Having a Small Wedding

The Cost of Having a Small Wedding

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:January 27, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly

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…

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Read more about the article Cost of Having an Open Bar at Your Wedding

Cost of Having an Open Bar at Your Wedding

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:January 25, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly

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…

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Read more about the article Cost of Renting Lounge Furniture For Your Wedding

Cost of Renting Lounge Furniture For Your Wedding

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:January 24, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly

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?…

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Read more about the article Cost of Renting Tables and Chairs for Your Wedding

Cost of Renting Tables and Chairs for Your Wedding

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:January 23, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly

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…

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Read more about the article Cost of Renting Dishes, Glasses, and Flatware for Your Wedding

Cost of Renting Dishes, Glasses, and Flatware for Your Wedding

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:January 22, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly

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…

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Read more about the article Are Destination Weddings Actually Cheaper?

Are Destination Weddings Actually Cheaper?

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:January 22, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly

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…

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Read more about the article 11 Best Places to Shop for Affordable Boho Wedding Dresses

11 Best Places to Shop for Affordable Boho Wedding Dresses

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:January 15, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly/Fashion/Recommended Products

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…

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Read more about the article 20 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Dress

20 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Dress

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:January 12, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly/Fashion/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…

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Read more about the article 9 Most Affordable and Eco-Friendly Wedding Dress Options

9 Most Affordable and Eco-Friendly Wedding Dress Options

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:January 9, 2020
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly/Eco-Friendly/Fashion/Recommended Products/Wedding Dress

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…

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Read more about the article How to Plan a Wedding on a Budget in 6 Months (Checklist)

How to Plan a Wedding on a Budget in 6 Months (Checklist)

  • Post author:Brittany
  • Post published:December 12, 2019
  • Post category:Budget-Friendly/Wedding Planning

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…

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