Summer Wedding Flowers Guide
Since you loved our East to West Spring Wedding Flowers Guide, and were begging on Twitter for a similiar post for Summer, we didn't want to leave you hanging. And today we deliver! Ready to find out what types of flowers are in-season during summer in your neck of the woods? It could save you a bundle if you're planning sweet summertime I Do's! East—Asiatic lily, black-eyed Susan, cosmos, delphinium, larkspur, pee gee hydrangea, rose, sunflower, zinnia ...
How To: Stock the Reception Bar Like a Champ
A few weeks back, Jessica of The Budget Savvy Bride shared her best tips and tricks for pulling off a spectacular wedding on a dime. When asked to divulge her single best budget wedding idea, she had this to say... For my wedding, we found a venue that allowed us to supply our own alcohol, so we shopped at discount stores for our wine and beer for the reception. Cheapo Trader Joe's wine was disguised by custom wine bottle labels we DIY'd so no one was the wiser! If you're savvy...
East to West Spring Wedding Flowers Guide
One great way to cut down on the wedding flowers spend (without sacrificing your vision) is to focus primarily on flowers that are in season when you're getting married. And now that Spring has sprung, it's the perfect time to talk in-season, budget-friendly blooms. Since each U.S. region has its own unique climate, the types of flowers blooming in Spring on the East Coast will be different that what's blooming down South. So take it from Martha, and use the guide below to find the...
5 Inside Tips from The Budget Savvy Bride
Since starting to plan my own wedding, I've had to face one very harsh reality. Weddings ARE expensive, no matter how you cut it. So I've had a few burning questions on my mind about how to get crafty with your budget. Luckily, our girl Jessica aka The Budget Savvy Bride, came through big and answered my questions, and I thought I'd share the nuggets of wisdom with you today! Ready to roll? Best kept budget wedding secret? Hosting your event at a public space for little-to-no...
15 Ways to Spend Less on Your Wedding
Here on OneWed, we're all about helping you get the best bang for your wedding buck! So today, we share 15 insider tips on how to reduce your wedding costs without making too many sacrifices. 1. Having a wedding in winter months is definitely cheaper than having it in peak seasons, such as fall or summer. Consider looking at different dates that will save you a great deal of money! 2. Consider a daytime wedding instead of the evening, or a Friday or Sunday wedding instead of a...
7 Wonderful Wedding Cake Alternatives
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Looking for some sweet alternatives to the traditional wedding cake and groom’s cake? Whether you’re just not that into cake or want to put a unique and personal spin on your wedding dessert, here are a few ideas to consider. 1. Macarons. Oh la la! These sweet meringue-based French confections filled with ganache or butter cream sandwiched between two cookies not only look lovely, but taste delicious. You could offer them...
13 Budget-Friendly Blooms to Stretch Your Wedding Dollar
Brides love flowers, but it's no secret that beautiful blooms are expensive! After talking with a few talented Chicago florists, I learned that the going rate for a single wedding is about $10,000. Yowza! $10,000 for a whole lot of floral pretty that lasts just one day? Seems a little steep! So to help you cut down on your wedding flower spend, I did a bit of research to round up some of the most budget-friendly blooms. Incorporating these types of flowers definitely let brides get...
10 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Your Wedding
If you're newly engaged or just beginning your wedding planning journey, FREEZE! Stop where you are and read the ten tips below. Because whether your budget is $5,000 or $50,000, there is absolutely no reason to overpay to create the wedding of your dreams. Am I right? To get you started, here are ten ideas to help you save big: Cut the guest list - The quickest way to shave dollars and cents off the cost of your wedding is to scale back the guest list. If you only invite 40 or...
8 Beautiful Wedding Dresses for Under $500
Every bride wants to pick a wedding dress that will make her groom's jaw drop, his knees weak, and his heart fill with pride and adoration. But truthfully, no matter what style of gown you choose, your groom will surely be impressed. After all, he chose you out of all the other women in the world to be his one and only! And if you're able to score a drop dead gorgeous wedding dress for a steal, your groomie will not only drool... but he'll praise you for your budget savvy...
Wedding Planning Wisdom—Stretching Your Décor Budget
Now that I'm wedding planning too, I thought it would be fun to tackle important questions on most brides minds. And if you have a question you want answered, just email it to us at SavvyScoop@OneWed.com with "Wedding Planning Wisdom" in the subject line. We'll tap our vast network of wedding pros and blogger friends to share their expertise. Ready for question numero uno? Let's do it! The Question: I'm on a tight décor budget, so what can I do to make the most of my wedding...
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