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:
- Have an at-home spa. Get your friends together, do each other’s nails and watch a good rom-com.
- Negotiate: See if you can negotiate a volume discount if your entire bridal party goes to the same salon for manicures and hair services.
- Get Your Own Accessories: If hair accessories are needed, buy them yourself beforehand rather than at the salon.
- Enlist a friend. Note: Have a couple of practice runs in advance. Try a few different looks, being sure to take pictures and make notes about what products are used and where. You may not like green eye shadow. Communication is key here. And remember, YouTube is full of how-to advice and bridal makeup tips.
- Online Forums: Visit craigslist or a community board to find a fellow bride or makeup-artist-in-training who is willing to work for a small fee, if any. Lots of other brides are looking to make extra money for their big day, so you may be able to trade wedding-day services.
Photo Credit: Christina Gapic Photography
For hundreds more tips on how to save on everything to do with your wedding, come and visit Tightwad and get a copy of her ebook: Tightwad’s Frugal Bride: How to be Fabulous for Less on Your Big Day.
Who is Tightwad?
Tightwad is a gal who likes to make sure she's getting her money's worth and blogs about this mission at tightwadblog.com. Her wedding wasn't even that fancy, but she was surprised by how quickly everything added up. That’s why she put together her e-book, Tightwad's Frugal Bride, to help other smart brides find easy ways to save as they plan their big day.
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