How we had a wedding under $5k — complete with our REAL budget breakdown!
When I mentioned recently online that we had a wedding under $5k, it generated some great conversation about how we pulled that off… There are concrete (and fairly easy ways) to keep your costs low. While they may not be for everyone, I have faith in my offbeat folk, and it can really make a big difference financially in the long run!
No Daddy Warbucks, no problem: How to pay for a wedding yourself without going into debt
We are long past the times of the brides’ parents paying for the wedding, especially if you are both coming from middle-class families as most of us are. If you do have a Daddy Warbucks more power to you. For those of us who don’t, who pays for these lavish soirees? How can people afford these things without breaking the bank? Here are a few tips to help you pay for a wedding yourself with a budget…
Buy these 7 things on sale after Christmas for your wedding next year
Planning a wedding for this upcoming year and want to be strategic about saving some cash right now? PRO-TIP: After Christmas and New Year’s is the ideal time to score deals on decor, lights, gift sets, and other wedding items that can be stashed away for your wedding day. Here are the seven items on which we’d stock up at the after-holiday sales to have your wedding looking super chic on the cheap.
Wedding budget breakdown of a $10k wedding
We got married on May 16th, 2015 in Orlando, Florida (depending on time of year and location is clearly part of one’s budget as well). I figured that I’d break down our budget and share with others who may be feeling that they can’t do an awesome wedding within their budget.