3 Fabulous Wedding Ideas for Winter Ceremonies

Are you looking for wedding ideas for a stunning winter wedding? You may think that spring is the ideal season for marital ceremonies, but winter weddings are incredibly smart. They manage to be both festive and sophisticated. Now that the new year is officially here, it's an even better time to have one, because you don't have to compete with holiday celebrations. You may want a Valentine's Day wedding, or something in the wet, burgeoning days of March. Whatever day or month you've chosen, whether you have the entire thing to plan or … Read More »

Your Winter Wedding Checklist

Winter weddings are absolutely gorgeous — but there's so much to think about. Plus, because you're essentially planning a wedding during the holiday season, prices can skyrocket. Why deal with that? You might feel like you have to because, after all, weddings are expensive in and of themselves. However, with a winter wedding checklist that includes coupon codes and discounts from some of the best vendors and shops.  Look for ways to save on decorations, wedding favors, invitations, rings, dresses, and everything else you can imagine.

For jewelry and wedding favors, there are a ton of places … Read More »

Did you know roughly 7,000 couples marry each day in the United States? That equals 2,555,000 newlyweds per year. If that figure didn’t surprise you perhaps you will be caught off guard by the following fact: an average wedding in the states has over 150 guests.

Since approximately 75% of engaged couples in the U.S. pay for some (if not all) of their own wedding it comes as no surprise that more and more couples are planning their weddings together.

What does all this mean?

Weddings are expensive, especially if you don’t know how to stick to a budget or … Read More »

For weddings, new babies, and any special occasion, Target has become one of the leading resources for gift registries in the US.  Why? It’s easy to answer that question if you simply take a peek at what’s contained within your average Target store or their extensive online catalogue.  From diapers to microwaves, you really will find everything you need for your new home, new life together, or new addition to the family… just a click away! 

It’s also easy to register for gifts at Target, either online or in-store.  Fill out a quick list of questions and you’re ready to … Read More »

How do you define your wedding dress? It’s breathtaking. It’s your fairy tale. It’s expensive.

It’s way too big for your closet. 

With a move pending, and my little one’s belongings now cluttering all storage space, I needed to find somewhere to put that beautiful ball gown I wore at my wedding.  It was gorgeous and does not deserve to sit in an opaque garment bag at the back of my closet, but that’s where it’s been for my first- and second-year anniversaries.  I needed an alternative, more compact solution.

Of course, some people don’t even keep their wedding dresses … Read More »

A while back I wrote a blog about making use of ShopGala coupons and promotional codes to save on wedding related costs, but this time I’m going to take it a step further and clue you in on more subtle ways to trim your wedding budget. It may not sound like much at first, but these surprising cost cutters add up to significant savings. If you have expensive taste, but modest means, then this article is for you. Your wedding is one of the biggest expenses of your life, so every little bit counts, right?

When you think of … Read More »

It’s not exactly earth-shattering news to tell you that weddings are expensive. Though not married myself, I’ve been a part of more than my share of weddings, and I’ve seen it all – sticker shock on dresses, breakdowns over flower arrangements, and last minute scrambling to make adjustments to an already over-limit guest list. As a matter of fact, stressing about money during wedding planning is the primary reason for most arguments between couples during this time of “pre-wedded bliss”.

Did you know that the average wedding costs a whopping $20,398? I don’t know about you but I certainly don’t … Read More »