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2011-05-31 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Wedding Contest: Win Essential Wedding Planning Books
Has planning your wedding, (or the very idea of it) got you stressed, confused or just plain scared?
How about some help from the experts? We've got a $50 Wedding Planning Prize Pack to give away to 1 lucky bride! It includes:
- Tightwad's Frugal Bride e-book by Emma Lotto. We love this book because it's filled to the brim with tons of great ideas and tips to help you save anywhere from hundreds to thousands on your big day! And it's organized by all of the areas of your wedding for quick and easy referencing.
- $40 gift certificate to Amazon to buy additional wedding planning, DIY and inspiration books. (Check out our recommendations below!)
To enter to win, all you have to do to enter is "like" us on Facebook. It's really that easy!
2011-06-08 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Tightwad's Top 10 Rules to Save on your Wedding
We've partnered up with Emma Lotto, author of Tightwad’s Frugal Bride: How to be Fabulous for Less on Your Big Day, to share some crucial tips to save on your wedding. Although she shares tons of vendor specific tips in her e-book, like how to save on flowers, favors and more, we've got 10 overall rules that you should absolutely keep in mind as you plan for your big day.
The key to holding an elegant but inexpensive wedding is to be creative and imaginative. Here are some tips to keep in mind when planning the big day.
- Prioritize!
The bride and groom should agree on what is important and budget accordingly, allowing for extra unexpected expenses that may arise. Make a list of the most important things you want for your wedding and have your fiancé do the same. Knowing your priorities before the planning starts will help you decide what to spend money on — and what you don’t ...
2012-01-05 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Tightwad's 5 Ways to Save on Wedding Favours
Wedding favours are nice, but because they are usually near the end of your list of considerations. And, in Tightwad's opinion, they can be little on the tacky side. It’s important to get the favours right, though, because they are how you thank your guests for making the effort to share in your special day.
Wedding Compilation CD Favour Photo Credit
The possibilities are endless when it comes to inexpensive — and personal! — favours for your guests. You just have to think outside the box.
Here are my top 5 inexpensive but thoughtful wedding favour ideas:
2011-07-06 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Tightwad's 5 Ways to Save on Wedding Beauty
You shouldn't have to break the bank to look fabulously gorgeous on your wedding day. You can save a lot of money in this category.
Photo Credit: Christina Gapic Photography
Here are five Tightwad tips on budget bridal beauty:
2011-06-23 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Tightwad's 10 Ways to Save on Wedding Food
Everyone knows that food is one of the biggest components of a successful rehearsal dinner and wedding reception….. and one of the biggest costs! With some creative thinking, you can whittle down your list of must-haves to create a workable plan that will make everyone happy.
Here are my Top 10 tips to help you smart brides save on wedding food:
