Budget Tips & DIY

2 Recession Friendly Wedding Menu Options

When you get married, so much of your personality gets communicated through the details of your wedding. From the music to the food, you get to throw the party of your dreams. Yet, sometimes the dream can come at a pretty hefty price tag that can send even the calmest of us into an anxiety attack. So, if you are thinking or rethinking your food budget and looking for smart but fun food alternatives, consider read more »
Create a Flower Budget for Your Wedding

Ok ladies… now that you have given some thought to your wedding budget, do you know how much to put towards flowers? read more »
Invitations: To Custom Order or Not to Custom Order

Custom invitations can often cost more than expected. Factor in the costs of invitations, the number of invitees and even custom calligraphy. So, how do you get that custom invite when price is a factor? Here is our list of our favorite invitation vendors... read more »
Wedding Invitation Ideas: Select Moroccan Save the Dates!

Having a Moroccan inspired wedding? Then set the tone for your wedding with these Moroccan Inspired Save the Dates. read more »
Wedding Dress Shopping Tip: Buy the Sample Dress

Another incredible way to save a fortune on the wedding dress is to consider buying the Sample off the rack. read more »
Refreshing Hydrangea for Your Wedding Flowers

Hydrangeas are beautiful additions to any floral design and fit within most color palettes. These blooms are large, full, and available year round. read more »
Location, Location, Location: Top Budget Friendly Venue Ideas

The venue always seems to be the biggest hurdle in planning any event (finding the right look and feel of a place alone can send some brides into early onset bridezilla-mode). Then add catering costs to the mix and couples start wondering if they should consider eloping. But, the challenge of finding a venue to fit your budget should be part of the fun; or, at least it can be if you are prepared in advance for all the venue options at your fingertips. With that in mind, we have compiled our list of budget friendly alternatives to help you find the perfect venue. read more »
BUDGET TIP: Blossom Branches as Tall Centerpieces

Rooms will tall ceilings or large outdoor spaces lend themselves to high centerpieces. For an easy and elegant table display, fill a tall clear cylinder vase with numerous stems of blooming blossom branches. Don’t fret! You will be channeling your inner floral design expert in no time! read more »
Budget Friendly Tips to Help you Find the Perfect Wedding Dress

So you finally found the perfect man…Your parents love him, your sister is sufficiently jealous, and he totally gets your artistic, slightly nutty best friend. read more »
CITY SPOTLIGHT: 5 Los Angeles courtyard retreats to hold an amazing rehearsal dinner

While you may be loath to risk hosting your wedding day outdoors (leaving the ultimate experience up to the weather gods), a relaxed and festive rehearsal dinner is the perfect courtyard event. Still, given SoCal’s generally outstanding weather, LA has a dearth of amazing outdoor party spaces. Luckily, we’ve identified some of this city’s most ideal restaurant courtyards for outdoor rehearsal dinner fêtes. read more »
Lights, Camera, Action: Budget Photography Ideas for Your Wedding Day

You’re ready… You have the dress, the shoes, the hall. You and your husband-to-be have already chosen your first dance song, the perfect cake, and a stellar DJ. Your wedding day is sure to be one that you’ll never forget. Now, all that’s left is the teeny little problem of how to capture those moments forever (without spending a small fortune, of course). read more »
Top Recession-Friendly Bridal Registries

Registering is like guilt-free shopping (yay!), but the act does come with a price. You are asking people to purchase specific gifts, so you run the risk of alienating some guests if you choose overly expensive items. Thus, it’s important to offer some less expensive presents too (without compromising your personal style or taste). read more »
Top Ten Honeymoon Destinations in South America

When planning a honeymoon, its often difficult to figure out just where to start? Often we just need a good overview of what's out there to see what fits our style and our budget (wink, wink!). With that in mind, we have put together a small list of our favorite hot spots in South America to get you started on your research! read more »
Sweet Favor Idea: Chocolate Desserts for your Wedding

Are you a foodie looking for the right item to give away to your wedding guests? Are you and your hubby-to-be chocolate lovers? Then this favor idea will be right up your alley. read more »
Top 15 Ways to Save on Your Wedding Day

Looking for a few ways to cut some corners this season on your wedding? Well, look no further, we have some perfect recession friendly tips to help you design the wedding of your dreams no matter what your budget. read more »
Bachelorette Desserts: Do-It-Yourself Chocolate Cake

Looking for a perfect and easy way to create an additional dessert for your big bachelorette party? Or just trying to come up with a cool dessert to serve your hubby to be this weekend? A Bachelorette favorite, this “Better-than-Sex” dessert is a great recipe for any chocolate loving group of friends or even couple whether you are Betty Crocker or not. read more »