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Budgeting Advice

How to save money on your wedding and make the most of your wedding budget — plus budget examples from real couples!

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Would you lie to vendors about your wedding to get a cheaper deal?

Frustrated with services that cost more once the word “wedding” is attached, some folks choose to lie to vendors to save money.

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Is it worth spending money on wedding art?

Custom wedding stuff has a sneaky way of costing more than mass produced mainstream stuff. So what’s “worth it” when it comes to custom wedding art?

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How to avoid getting ripped-off when shopping at antique stores & fairs

Here are some tips for those of you who are planning on going to an antique fair to hunt for wedding items any time soon (most of this list will work for shops too).

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Insider tips from a florist: 13 ways to avoid getting screwed on your wedding flowers

I am a florist who strictly does wedding work, cake toppers, centerpieces, floral dog collars, and the usual, all for brides on limited budgets. I was visiting a friend of mine at her work (a big money sucking floral shop) and I over heard some things that I could not believe.