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Our $15,000 Game of Thrones Winter Wedding

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The tally is in! The bad news is that we missed our goal of having a $10,000 wedding. The good news is that we threw a Game of Thrones style wedding for $15,000. Our Game of Thrones Wedding Theme Game of Thrones is one of our favorite shows. While we didn't want the theme to overwhelm the wedding, we did incorporate some Game of Thrones/magical elements in the ceremony music, use of candelabras and antlers, … [Read more...] about Our $15,000 Game of Thrones Winter Wedding

The Do’s and Don’ts of Planning Your Budget-Friendly Wedding

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Nicole is a career and lifestyle blogger over at Just the Elevator Pitch who got married earlier this fall!  I wrote my first guest post ever for her blog a few months ago and now I've asked her to write a guest post for mine! Below she shares her tips for having an amazing and budget conscious wedding. Check out her photos - the wedding was absolutely gorgeous!   The Do's and Don'ts of Planning Your … [Read more...] about The Do’s and Don’ts of Planning Your Budget-Friendly Wedding

How I Did My Own Wedding Flowers with Pictures (Under $400)

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Below is the step by step process for how we did our own wedding flowers using FiftyFlowers for our wedding (with pictures). I'll cover what flowers I bought and what tools I bought to make our own bouquets, centerpieces, and decorations. I'll also talk about how many stems I used, how we stored the flowers to keep them fresh, what my opinions are on DIY wedding flowers vs a florist, and a Fifty Flowers review. I … [Read more...] about How I Did My Own Wedding Flowers with Pictures (Under $400)

How to Save on Your Officiant By Asking a Friend or Family Member

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It's Thanksgiving week and wedding planning is in full swing for our December wedding. We have been wracking our brains trying to figure out how to cut costs for this wedding. We'd like to do the whole thing under $10,000.   Getting Married by A Friend Or Family Member We aren't opposed to getting married in a church but were surprised to find out that it costs up to $3,000 in our area. A … [Read more...] about How to Save on Your Officiant By Asking a Friend or Family Member

10 Ways to Minimize Costs for Guests, Bridesmaids and Wedding Party

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Weddings are not only expensive for the bride and groom. They are expensive for everyone involved. Here are ten ways you can cut costs for your bridesmaids, groomsmen, and wedding guests. Trust me, they'll thank you.   1.  Let the bridesmaids choose their own dresses Between the dress, hair, makeup, the bachelorette party, bridal shower, and gifts, bridesmaids are expected to shell out a small fortune … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Minimize Costs for Guests, Bridesmaids and Wedding Party

7 Easy Ways to Save on Wedding Invitations

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According to bride.com, the average bride can expect to pay hundreds if not thousands of dollars for the wedding invitation suite. With my $10,000 wedding budget, I can't justify spending hundreds of dollars on paper that everyone but my Mom will probably throw away. How to Save on Wedding Invitations and Save the Dates Below are the 7 ways that I am saving on printing and stationary costs for my … [Read more...] about 7 Easy Ways to Save on Wedding Invitations