Want to create a small wedding guest list? I’ve got you covered! There are so many benefits to having a small wedding guest list. Not only can you save a ton of money, but the whole experience of your wedding is going to be way more intimate. You’ll have the freedom to really treat your guests during your wedding and spend lots of time with each and every one of them. It’s easy to see why some couples gravitate towards a small wedding guest list. The key to creating a small wedding guest list is to be very intentional with each and every invite. Yes, in some cases feelings may be hurt. If you ..read more

Want to save money on your destination wedding? This post has the tips for you! There are so many awesome reasons to have a destination wedding. It’s an opportunity to combine a vacation with a wedding, for example. It’s a whole experience. A vibe. For guests of a destination wedding, it’s an event they will never forget. It’s easy to see why many couples opt to travel for their weddings, even if the logistics can seem a bit daunting at first glance. The downside of a destination wedding is that it’s a bit more difficult to plan simply because you’re not close to the venue itself. Yes, of cour ..read more

Looking for free wedding gifts that newlyweds will actually want? I’m here to give you some ideas! The thing about weddings is that they can be expensive. Not just for the couples, but for their guests as well. The travel, the time, and the gifts can really add up. And while nothing can be done about travel and time, depending on where guests are located and where the wedding is being held, gifts do have more flexibility. That’s where free wedding gifts come in, especially if you’re a guest looking to save some money. I know what you may be thinking. Couples getting married shouldn’t be shorte ..read more

The best websites for free wedding resources, coming right up! It seems like there are a million free wedding resources out there on the web, right? Honestly, a simple Google search will pull up just about anything you want to find. It’s right there, free for the taking and using. This is a great thing except for one downside. Finding the best websites for free wedding resources can be downright overwhelming. I promise you, though, that you don’t have to be overwhelmed. There are a few tried and true websites that deliver, and have delivered, for years. Websites that I often refer to and trust ..read more

Ready for the truth behind average wedding costs? So am I! I recently listed to a podcast, Smart Money Happy Hour (shoutout, Rachel and George!), and they were discussing the costs of weddings. Now, there was a consensus in the podcast that weddings can be expensive. Of course, they can. We all know this. But what does that really mean? Money isn’t created equally. A dollar for me isn’t the same as a dollar for you, so to speak. So, let’s talk actual numbers. To caveat this post, I’m going off what the podcast shared as the average cost of many wedding items. This is not the be all, end all pr ..read more

Tips for a frugal wedding! We all know what frugal means, right? Cheap? Money-conscious? A big saver? When it comes to weddings, frugal means that you and your partner are trying to not break the bank when it comes to paying for things. Maybe you have a tight budget, for a number of reasons. Maybe you just don’t want to spend a lot on a wedding. In either case, it’s all good. You want a frugal wedding, and with some strategy, you shall have it. Of course, it’s easy to throw a terrible wedding that is low in costs. No one wants to do that, though. Throwing a wedding, of any size, is an endeavor ..read more

Do you want to agree with your fiancé on a wedding budget? Not sure where to start? Dealing with some disagreements about it? Well, this post is going to help you out! When I first think of disagreements between fiancés about wedding budgets, a funny episode of Friends comes to mind. In the episode, newly engaged Monica and Chandler (RIP, Matthew Perry), are disagreeing about how much to spend on their wedding. Chandler had a fairly large savings account, and Monica assumed that they would spend the whole amount on their wedding. Chandler argues that he does not want to spend his life’s saving ..read more

This post is going to share the wedding planning principals every bride should have.  The thing about principals is that they are your non-negotiables. The things that you simply won’t compromise on. Principals make up what is important to us. They guide us to make the right choices at the time, every time. Yes, principals can change with priorities as we make our way through life. However, when it comes to being engaged, there are simply some wedding planning principals every bride should have.  Once you understand the ideal wedding planning principals every bride should have, I pro ..read more

Does the thought of using lab grown diamonds for engagement rings appeal to you? Don’t know what you should know about it, though? I’m here to break it down for you. Lab grown diamonds are becoming more and more popular these days. For good reason. Lab grown diamonds tend to be more cost effective than their natural counterparts. Plus, they have the same components. And, of course, there’s the sustainability and ethical reasons, too. More on those later. It’s no surprise that many couples look into lab grown diamonds for engagement rings, and other jewelry in general. What’s important to do th ..read more

Need some money saving tips for a big wedding? You’re in the right spot! Everyone knows that weddings can be really expensive. And, the larger the guest list, the more you’re likely to spend. Keeping your wedding guest list small can definitely benefit your wedding budget, but this isn’t feasible for every wedding. Some people have huge families and want to have a big wedding. The thing that they may not have, though, is a big budget. The good news is that there are money saving tips for a big wedding, if you need them. And, these tips aren’t hard to follow. The key here is to choose the tips ..read more