Unique Wedding Cake Pictures

Remember, you don't have to pay big bucks for a creative or amazing wedding cake. Take the pictures of the cakes you want to your local supermarket bakery and ask if they can make it.

Finding a Creative Inexpensive Venue

The biggest part of your budget will probably be the venue, why? you ask, because most likely the venue will also cater the food, most of them won't allow you to bring your own which would be cheaper. If you have 75 guests at $30 per guest (most likely a chicken dinner) that's $2250 just for the venue. Please keep in mind I'm assuming you didn't pay $5000 for your wedding dress. Finding a venue that will be within your budget is not as hard as you think. Here are a few options.

1. A backyard
2. The park (small fee)
3. The beach (Might need a permit, small fee)
4. A restaurant

If you choose the backyard, the park or the beach these are the things you'd have to rent for a 75 guest wedding with the average amount for each.

1. Tent - average $150
2. Tables - eight tables that seat ten $64
3. Chairs (usually $1) - 80
4. Linens for tables (rent online)- $64
5. China - $150
6. Catering for 75 people (buffet style)- $750

For a grand total of $1258 (these prices might vary by state), that's almost $1000 less. Be creative and learn to negotiate, but if you can't, grab that family member that always embarrasses you by asking for a better deal, you'll thank them!

Forget the Wedding Veil and opt for these Head Pieces

Bird Cage Veil

Bridal Head Band

Tiara

Feather Hair Clip

Wedding Dresses with Sleeves

Nowadays you can walk into a bridal shop and be shocked at the fact that although they have 1000 dresses in stock, they don't have one with sleeves. Bridal salons usually carry what sells, and most modern brides want strapless instead of a wedding dress with sleeves. But if you are a bride that wants to look modest in a wedding dress with sleeves, here are a few that will do the job. These wedding dresses will make you look like a modern bride instead of outdated.

How soon should I order my Wedding Dress?

You should start shopping for wedding dresses shortly after you choose your date, providing that date is a least a year away. You should definetely order the dress at least six months in advance to make sure you have enough time for alterations, some will tell you nine months in advance. Some bridal stores have a five month lead time on their wedding dresses not including alterations. Always remember that even if you are shopping off the rack your wedding dress might still need to be altered, so the earlier the better.

Simple wedding ideas!

Many brides choose to to have a simple wedding not just because of budget but because it fits more their personalities. Having a simple wedding consists of having family and closest friends only. It could be done at a venue, a home, backyard, or even a park. The main thing to keep in mind is that if you choose to go with a simple wedding, you have to make sure all the details are simple so that it doesn't look like something just doesn't belong.

This also applies to the dress. If you are getting married in a backyard, park or beach, be sure to choose a wedding dress that will also compliment the venue. Don't wear an extravagant gown if everything around screams simplicity.