So many brides-to-be email me asking for tips on saving on the big day. While I haven’t planned a wedding in a LONG TIME, most of the strategies of saving haven’t changed.
When you first get engaged, you are so excited. Everything is perfect and you can’t wait to start your life together. Then, the planning begins. If you don’t have a plan, things can quickly become overwhelming and expenses can get out of hand. Here are some tips for budget wedding planning without losing your mind or your life savings.
Budget Wedding Planning: Tips for Saving on the Big Day
Make A Budget
Before you spend any money, you need to make a budget. Figure out the total amount you will spend on your wedding. Then, decide exactly how much you are willing to spend in each category. To get started, you can ask those who were recently married in your area. They will have a general idea of how much things cost to help you set realistic expectations.
Wedding websites like the Knot.com have some great resources to help you with this as well. You can enter how much you have total and it will help you break things down. Keep in mind that you may not actually need everything it lists. If it has you spending $500 on the ceremony, but you are getting married in your church for free, remove the money from that category and put it somewhere you will use it or put it back in the savings account!
You will need to update your budget as you go, but starting with a detailed plan will help in the long run.
Decide What is Most Important
To help you with your budget, choose what is most important to you and spend more money there. If you really want great a photographer, venue, and food, then that is what you’ll spend more money on. You could then spend less on flowers, your dress, and the cake.
Talk things over with your fiance to make sure you agree on your top items. Once you are in agreement you can spend more on your important items and less on the things that aren’t as important to you.
Avoid Peak Wedding Season
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Deal Ideas:
Adidas Adicane Flip-Flops – $28 (reg. $40)
Available in 3 colors at this price
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makes it $19.60 shipped!
Adidas Adissage Slides – $23 (reg. $32)
Available in 2 colors at this price
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Adidas Adilette Clogs – $35 (reg. $50)
Available in 2 colors at this price
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This offer is good through today, 4/24. Shipping is free for AdiClub Members (free to join).
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Fun summer play dresses are a must in our house! Catch deals on super cute styles at Carters and OshKosh this weekend. They are both running 50% off dresses for babies to pre-teens.
The sale even includes my favorite OshKosh Denim overall dresses!
Tip: You can shop from both sites at the same time. Get free shipping when all your items are $35+ together. Or select free in-store pickup to get them in your area.
Here are some of the deals:
Kid Floral Print Dress – $15.20 (reg. $38)
sizes 4 to 14
Kid Butterfly Jersey Dress – $12 (reg. $24)
sizes 4 to 14
Toddler Scalloped Peter Pan Top And Jumper Dress Set – $37.20 (reg. $67)
sizes 2T to 5T
Toddler 2-Piece Bodysuit & Denim Jumper Set – $33.80 (reg. $60)
sizes 2T to 5T
Toddler Butterfly Print Dress – $18 (reg. $36)
sizes 2T to 5T
Check out AeroGarden’s Mother’s Day Sale. Select garden products are already marked down over 50% off, plus get an extra 10% off with code.
Enter code LOVEMOM to get the extra 10% off at checkout. An AeroGarden is a great way to grow your own plants even for those without a green thumb!
The Harvest and Bounty Aerogardens include a free seed pod kit. Choose from gourmet herbs, salad greens, cherry tomatoes, petunias, or a grow anything kit.
Deal Ideas:
Harvest Elite with Seed Pod Kit – $89.95 (reg. $206)
—extra 10% off with code LOVEMOM
Makes it $80.95 shipped!
Harvest XL with Seed Pod Kit – $109.95 (reg. $250)
—extra 10% off with code LOVEMOM
Makes it $98.95 shipped!
Bounty with Seed Pod Kit – $249.95 (reg, $460)
—extra 10% off with code LOVEMOM
Makes it $224.95 shipped!
This offer is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free with orders of $50+.
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In honor of National Park week you can get a super fun deal on National Park T-Shirts from Columbia Sportswear!! They have all their National Park t-shirts on sale 2 for $25 (regularly $28 each). Plus find many other t-shirt styles included in the sale.
Sizes range from S to XXL. Mix and match sizes and styles to get the 2 for $25 sale price.
Pick from your favorite national parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Joshua Tree and more!
Shipping is free when you log in to your Columbia account (or create an account for free).
Here’s an idea of the styles included:
This sale ends Saturday 4/29 while supplies last.
Beach season is around the corner! Grab a deal on beach towels at Belk this weekend. There are tons of designs on sale for $7.99 (reg. $16+)!
These towels are 100% cotton, machine washable and measure 28″ x 60″. Also check out the kids’ hooded towels (24″ x 48″) available for the same price!
This offer is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free with orders over $59.
See more ONLINE SHOPPING DEALS!
Hurry over to Kohl’s because today is the last day to get up to 90% off clearance styles plus an extra 20% off with their coupon code!
To get the extra 20% off, enter code SHOP20 at checkout. Grab deals on clothing, home goods and so much more!
Deal Ideas:
Prices shown are after coupon code has been applied.
Baby Little Co. by Lauren Conrad 3-Pack Bodysuits – $13.44 (reg. $28)
Available in 3 designs
Women’s Nine West Strappy Ruched Midi Dress – $18 (reg. $50)
Available in 4 colors
Sauder North Avenue Bar Cart – $71.99 (reg. $180)
This offer ends today, 4/23. Shipping is free with orders or $49+.
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This offer is limited to the first 20,000 to redeem the offer through 05/15/2023. After 1 year, membership automatically renews at the regular rate ($99/year). You can cancel anytime.
Home Depot is running Spring Black Friday with great deals across the entire site. One area to not miss is big savings on bedroom furniture and mattresses. Find deals up to 40% off when you shop online.
You’ll find deals on name brand mattresses like Beauty Rest and Serta, plus new bed frames, dressers and more.
Most items, big and small, also ship for FREE!
Here are some of the deals you’ll find:
Lucid SureCool 12in. Firm Gel Memory Foam Tight Top Queen Mattress – $399 (reg. $500)
Custom Adjustable Base Split King with Wireless Remote Control – $1033 (reg. $1679)
StyleWell Handale Ivory Queen Upholstery Mid Century Platform Bed – $349 (reg. $529)
Marsden Patina Wood Finish 6-Drawer Cane Dresser – $519 (reg. $799)
