Money Saving Ideas of the Week
Save Green By Going Green
Almost all brides are worried about budget and saving on wedding costs, but lately more and more brides have been worried about being eco-friendly and making sure their wedding doesn't have a harmful effect on the environment. Some brides just don't know the extent of unnecessary waste that is created from their event and some may think that they would have to risk beauty and elegance in order to be economically and environmentally friendly. So, it it worth it to go green and what does that even mean anyways?
Cutting Catering Costs
When it comes to feeding your guests you are going to have to bite the bullet and pay for catering in order to keep your guests happy. People expect to eat and drink at no expense when attending a wedding and starving guests won't stick around. However, there is no need to over do it and we often find brides wanting lavish menu items or throwing their budget out the window in fear of their guests going hungry. People don't go to weddings to binge eat, they go to to celebrate and have a good time. It's important to be logical AND make sure your guests are satisfied - so learn the myths associated with catering in order to be fully prepared to build your catering menu and keep it within budget.
Budgeting For Beauty
After all of the hard work that you have put into your wedding day, do you think it's wise to start getting frugal when it comes to your day of appearance? When it comes down to it, if you don't think you look good... you won't feel good. So, my friends, you ask - how do you get that flawless look without forking over tons of cash?
Invitation Questions - Answered!
How do I tell my guests that we prefer they leave their children at home? Rule #1 in wedding etiquette is that if the names of children aren't included on the invitation, they're not invited. But if you have family members or friends you suspect might arrive with kids in tow, try
Bargain Bling
Diamonds are a girls best friend, no argument there, but nothing could possibly make a woman feel better than a sale/bargain combined with a diamond. Diamond and sale - our two favorite words in just one sentence - it's exciting just to think about! However, be careful when using these words together, sale is MUCH different than the word cheap (listen up all you men out there looking for tips and tricks). The goal we all have in mind is one wedding, one spouse, and one ring to symbolize that unity. So, don't be cheap and don't settle for something you aren't happy with, because it costs more to upgrade or buy a new ring down the road than just being happy with the initial ring. So how do we save but not skimp?
