15+ Ways to Save On Your Wedding

Welcome to a wedding budget guide that’s all about turning your dream day into reality without the intimidating price tag. You’ve heard me preach it before, and I’m here to preach it again: weddings absolutely do not need to break the bank. In a world brimming with wallet-friendly alternatives, you can paint your special day with elegance and love, all while keeping your hard-earned savings exactly where they belong – with you.

Now, imagine this: a wedding that mirrors your visions and hopes, a celebration that waltzes seamlessly between charm and economy. I’m about to share with you over 15 creative and crafty concepts that will make your dream wedding not only affordable but incredibly memorable. Yes, you read that right – more than 15 ideas are coming your way, each a gem in the treasure chest of budget-conscious brilliance.

But hey, I don’t want this to be a one-sided conversation. Your insights and tips are golden nuggets of wisdom that deserve their own spotlight. So, don’t be shy – feel free to sprinkle your tried-and-true advice in the comments below. The journey to a remarkable wedding that won’t give you financial jitters starts now. Let’s dive into these ingenious strategies that will reshape the way you think about weddings – a fusion of frugality and fantasy!

Write out your own invitations instead of printing/hiring someone to do it

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2. Hire an up-and-coming photographer to support small businesses and save on big company fees

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3. Opt for minimalist flowers instead of big and expensive florals

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4. Size down your cake to cheapen bakery fees

Source: Martha Stewart

5. Or even have a dessert stack and DIY it

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6. Let your bridesmaids pick their own dresses while sticking to a common theme to avoid paying

Source: Here Comes the Guide

7. Attempt to slice your guest list in half for a more intimate (and cheaper) celebration

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8. Have a backyard wedding to save on venue costs

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9. Have a mid-week wedding to stop costly venue fees

Source: Whimsical Wonderland Weddings

10. Have a breakfast wedding for cheaper all-round fees

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11. Have an alcohol-free reception for no bar fees

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12. Use assorted glassware for a different look and vintage vibe

Source: Confetti Fix

13. Check second-hand stores for cheap wedding dresses

Source: Yahoo

14. Have food trucks instead of serving a sit-down meal

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15. Text or email your save-the-dates to save paper and printing costs

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16. Have a polaroid photobooth instead of a professional camera

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I feel the urge to rush fall along this year and kind of want to head right into spooky season (thus the posts about haunted houses and ghosts!) but I know we should also take a moment to give fall its due. And I do love fall, which is why I shared some fall leaf cross stitch patterns, too.

I thought one way to celebrate fall without getting too Halloween would be to look for some pumpkin cross stitch patterns that aren’t jack o’lanterns. These can be used to decorate all the way through Thanksgiving, and some of the little ones you could even stitch on cloth napkins for your holiday table, like the mini pumpkin pattern from Craft with Cartwright.

This one is just 39 by 36 stitches, or less than 3 inches around, and it uses three colors.

The individual pumpkins in this pumpkin sampler could be stitched individually on smaller projects if you wanted. It’s from Cross with Me on Etsy and features plain pumpkins in different colors and plaid pumpkins. As shown it measures 7.5 by 7.36 inches and is 105 by 103 stitches. It uses five colors.

One cool thing about cross stitch is that you can use designs made for other crafts to make cross stitch projects. For example, beading charts also use squares and you can stitch the same pattern just fine. This pumpkin stack from Bracelet Book includes the word Boo but you could just stitch those areas in the same color as the pumpkin if you want to keep it plain.

Demented Stitchers on Etsy has a pretty pumpkin cross stitch pattern that looks like it was stenciled. This is a great one for beginners to try as it’s only 71 by 76 stitches, or about 4.4 by 4.7 inches on 14 count fabric, and it uses three colors.

For a bit of a fancier look, try this scroll pumpkin pattern from Annie’s. It’s rated easy and it looks like it uses about five colors.

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