Category Archives: on a budget wedding ideas
More Budget Centerpiece Ideas: Branches and Paper Flowers
It seems Andrea and I are on a flower alternative roll! Simple branches can make a big statement, especially when they stand alone in pretty vases. But don’t worry, you don’t have to spend a fortune on vases. I collected … Continue reading
Budget Tip for Tablescapes: Alternatives to Flowers
Flowers . . . some brides are all about them while others could care less as long as guests have something pretty to look at. If you fall into the second category, I would like to recommend candles as the … Continue reading
Bohemian Bride Style Board
Today I received a Free People catalog in the mail and became inspired by the breezy Lacey Insets Dress featured on the front page. I immediately thought of a bohemian style bride, so I quickly threw together this style board: … Continue reading
Central California Wedding by Elle Jae
Hi there! Allow me to introduce myself . . . my name is Andrea and Ann has so graciously allowed me to crash this creative outlet of hers. Ann and I had our weddings at around the same time and … Continue reading
An Orchard Wedding, Orange You Glad?
1st column: Vintage California post cards from Zazzle, 8/$6.67, wedding in an orange orchard from Jill Thomas Photography, get away vintage car from Martha Stewart.2nd column: Wedding in an orange orchard from Jill Thomas Photography, vintage post card from Zazzle, … Continue reading
On a Budget Wedding Ideas: 5 Ways to Save
Get the biggest bang for your buck by killing two birds with one stone. 1. Favors can double task as seating cards. Simply tie a name tag to each favor with the table number and display them on a seating … Continue reading
On a Budget Wedding Ideas: Fruit Centerpieces
Floral cost can be a big portion of the overall wedding budget and the worse thing is, flowers are difficult to transport, wilt quickly, and are hard to maintain especially on a warm spring or summer day. Have you thought … Continue reading
Wedding Dresses Deals & Steals
Wedding dresses under $500 are a rare find, but under $200, even a rarer find! When you start looking for bridesmaids and wedding dress deals, keep on on eye on those members-only shopping communities like Ideeli and HauteLook. You can … Continue reading
Wedding Dresses Deals & Steals: BCBG
If you want to find great wedding dress deals, search for white dresses rather than wedding dresses. Anything with “wedding” in it means $$$. When I looked for my wedding gown, my search for wedding dresses under $500 led me … Continue reading



