My grandmother always said “You have to start with the right foundation garments”, and she was always right. I mean, let’s overlook the pointy bra era from the 50’s, because that’s just how things…
It’s the one thing that takes the romance out of what’s supposed to be the most romantic day of your life — money. Most Colorado couples will spend more on their wedding than a down payment for their…
Planning your wedding is one of the most important management jobs you’ll ever take on. A professional wedding planner could help make the day go smoothly, but you can also achieve the same effect…
If you love Costco, you’ll definitely want to consider this store for major wedding savings. Costco is America’s largest membership-only warehouse club so I’m sure you’ve probably heard of it. If…
So the day of your wedding has arrived, you’ve got into your dress, your wedding transport has come to pick you and your family up, and the cake is waiting in the reception. So why do you feel so…
When I was planning my wedding, everyone warned me about “once in a lifetime” mentality, which is basically an excuse to spend money like crazy because it’s a special occasion. This mentality doesn’t…
Planning a wedding can get really expensive really quick so it’s necessary to know where you can splurge and where you can save. I’m about to spill the beans and share some wedding splurges and saves…
Planning an outdoor wedding is not easy. Planning an outdoor wedding on your friends’ acreage in only a month due to a health scare is plain hard. What will the temperature be like on the big day?…
Sometimes we might have the right intention when it comes to wedding photography, but what we thought might look awesome actually looks hideous. Of course, sometimes booze is involved, and at some…
Planning a wedding can be tricky enough, but when you’ve got a set budget in mind, it can become a logistical nightmare. If you’re looking to save money on your big day, catering costs are likely to…
by Brittany McComas So you want a taco bar on your big day, but you don’t just want meat, cheese and regular old toppings. The glorious thing about tacos: they can be filled with just about anything…
by Brittany McComas Sometimes we get caught in travel traps and other times we simply don’t have time to search out the most budget friendly travel opportunities. In this day and age, can you do a…
Planning a wedding can be hard work. Any former bride (or anyone you know currently planning one!) will tell you how overwhelming the process can be. Here is a short list of the little details that…
You’re newlyweds, so everything is supposed to be all magic and rainbows in the bedroom, right? Maybe you’ve had sex, maybe you haven’t, maybe it isn’t going well, maybe it’s going awesome – or maybe…
Get ready to get your groove on when it comes to nailing your walk down the aisle. The wedding march doesn’t have to be ‘Here Comes The Bride’. The modern couple is more than welcome to put their own…
Many times we take our surroundings and all that we have for granted. What if the only thing you had to work with during your wedding, as a backdrop, was a war torn country? A place where foreign…
He wants to marry you, and you can’t wait to say ‘Yes’! So how do you take it to the next level? We’ve got just the things you need to know in order to prepare for your proposal. From pampering…
by Brittany McComas When it comes to throwing an upscale dinner party without breaking the bank you don’t really think “potluck”, but I have been seeing some grand ideas when it comes to wedding…
When it comes to your wedding and the amount of money you and your loved ones have forked out for your big day, you might want to consider wedding insurance. “Hang on a minute. What is wedding…
by Tessa I challenge any couple to disagree with me on this: writing up your guest list is one of the hardest parts of planning your wedding. The list grows…and so does the price. I know every time…
by Brittany McComas Can’t afford it? Do it your damn self. In this day and age, you’re gonna spend just as much time scouring the internet for cheap ass gifts that – unfortunately – look cheap ass.…
Need just a little bit of help with your awesome DIY wedding? Look on Wedding Tasker. Don’t have time to contact every videographer in your city to find the ones that aren’t out of your budget?…
There are lots of ways to save money on weddings, but just as every wedding is personal and different, so are the ways to save. Not every tip will work for every person, but here are six we hope…
Maybe you’re a guys girl? Maybe you just seriously want an intimate wedding? Maybe you lost touch with any girl you would ask to stand by your side? Or maybe you travel your face off like I do and…
by Brittany McComas Pinterest hit me in the girly feels this week with literally how to place some chairs. Because we are all about some DIY, budget-friendly brouhaha, I figured some of you may not…
Weddings are expensive. You already know this, so we assume you’re reading Wedding for $1000 for awesome ideas on how to spend your money wisely. You might just be dying to know the best ways to host…
When it comes to choosing the perfect ring to pop the question, vintage pieces are often just as elegant and sparkly as the new stuff. For the classic, vintage bride in your life check out the sweet…
Wedding gift bags, also known as wedding welcome bags or out-of-town guest bags (and as we like to call them: “Wedding Swag Bags”) have become a thoughtful way to connect with your guests even when…
Buckle up, everybody! Here’s an awesome list of six great Budget Bridal Shower Ideas from Brittany McComas! Bad-A$$ Budget Backyard Bridal Brunch source Who doesn’t love powdered donuts? You can get…
Planning a wedding is already exhausting. Planning a wedding on a budget is like running a marathon through peanut butter, uphill, in January…when you’re a turtle. If that seems like an…
Trading your wedding dress for cash after the day is over is one thing. Selling shoes and accessories is another ball game entirely. Have no fear! There are loads of resale websites online that will…
There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh ocean air blowing across open sand. If you really don’t have the money to jet set your bridal party to a destination wedding, you can always bring it to…
by Brittany McComas Just because your brother’s wife’s cousin knows Blake Shelton doesn’t mean you can facebook him to play your wedding. Also, getting your friends to photograph your wedding is a…
Grooms, this post is for you! Your bride has spent the last few months planning one of the most important (if not THE most important) days of your life. She’s carefully kept track of even the tiniest…
by Brittany McComas There are so many things people publish these days that claim are ways to accomplish budget wedding planning, and they really could not be more wrong. This kind of stuff really…
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The Mother of The Bride can have just as much, if not more, difficulty when it comes to picking out the perfect dress to wear when she hands her baby off to the man of her dreams. This day is just as…
Throwing a wedding is one thing, but a DIY Wedding — put your big girl pants on! You’re gonna need em’. This is totally not for the bridezilla type, either. What? I’m being honest. If you can’t put…
When it comes to cutting costs for your wedding but still throwing a killer reception, you really do want to splurge a little. That doesn’t mean breaking the bank. To do this, think holiday or Sunday…
Once the big day is over and you’ve realized how much you need to recoup to stay under your budget, the last thing you really want to do is sell your wedding dress. However, unless you have a…
It’s right to say that the little things, such as setting up a wedding website, which takes care of the small wedding details that seem to be less important for the couple, is an immense aid for the…
You’re hoping for a killer wedding reception, one where all of your friends and family have a great time dancing the night away. When you picture this evening, you imagine there’s an exciting…
We all love a vintage-themed wedding – there’s something so charming and elegant about embracing a by-gone era and getting seriously glammed up. So if you’ve already worked out the dress, the suit…
Let me start by saying that I think this is such a fascinating idea and I think it’s well-executed. This is Maigen, and I am so buzzing to write about this I had to install a new plugin so that I…
Throwing a wedding for $1000 isn’t always just about the money you put out, it’s about the money you can bring back in. Forget traditional yard sales, brides all across the land are looking for…
Guest Post Submission Our wedding day was the best day of our lives so far. I have such happy memories, and it was worth every last cent that we saved, borrowed and begged for. I don’t want to go…
You’ve picked your wedding theme, you have all of the bits and bobs to go with it, the catering’s all set, and so are the drinks! What could possibly be next? Have you thought of the music yet? The…
article by Brittany McComas Every young girl dreams of a million dollar wedding filled with every single thing her little heart desires. You probably just don’t realize flowers are going to take up…
By Carolyn Babjak Many young people of the new millennium are opting for the different. While choosing to be married but not wanting their parents wedding reception. Dull, drinking and dancing. There…
Every girl dreams of draping themselves in beautiful jewelry on their wedding day. When a friend of mine was debating a £800 pair of earrings for her special day, I went straight in with, “Are you…
We are excited to announce that the “CupCare – The Ultimate Disposable Bra Liner” campaign is now LIVE on Indiegogo! We reached 30% funding in less than 48 hours and we’ve been getting some great…
It doesn’t matter whether you had a blooming centerpiece adorning every table or you decided to limit any floral expenses to your bridal bouquet, a lot of time and thought went into selecting the…
When you and your fiancé decide that you want to hire a wedding planner to help plan your big day there are probably a lot of questions you may have like, “What should I expect from my wedding…
This tradition is not just for the superstitious bride! Originally, the tradition of the bride wearing something old, new, borrowed and blue on her wedding day was an English rhyme from 1898 and was…
For brides on a tight budget unexpected costs can literally break the bank! If you’re planning a fabulous wedding on a small budget you need to be prepared for things that might pop up. Here are some…
Every woman wants to look exquisite on her special day but that does not mean she wants to spend a lot of money on her wedding dress. There are many ways to get around spending a fortune on your…
Ladies, I have to tell you, this is the most amazing, slightly tawdry and totally fun bachelorette party I’ve ever been to. I’ve been to a few, since I’m the last woman standing in my crew – I’m the…
Part of the trouble with wedding planning is that your Total Wedding Budget isn’t always exact. It may originally seem as if it is when you’re making plans to spend it! Unless you have stacks of cash…
A wedding, like any other project, requires careful planning where budgetary constraints have to be followed and deadlines must be met. It can be quite the complex job and it can be totally stressful…
Wedding attire can vary from black tie to casual. Knowing how to dress for a wedding is the secret to being the best dressed guest. It’s all about knowing which style, color and details work best for…
The Honeymoon is something that often goes overlooked if you’re planning a low-budget wedding. People often skip out on this little chance for a vacation in order to save money – but you don’t have…
The guest list is one of the very first and most important things you have to consider when you start planning a wedding. The number of guests affects what venues you can consider, what sort of…
It sounds crazy to buy a thrift store wedding dress, but hear me out. Around September (or a little before), thrift stores start putting out the wedding dresses they’ve socked away for most of the…
Did you know that there was such a thing as an off-season wedding? The peak wedding months in most (but not all) locations are May through October, with June and July being very popular. During these…
Article by Lillian Crouse Sometimes it can seem like the ladies are getting all of the attention when it comes to wedding wear. After all with shows like “Say Yes to the Dress” and constant…
