Budget Weddings

Inexpensive Invitations

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If you'd like to save money on wedding invitations but you don't want to sacrifice quality, consider hand-writing your invitations. It's not as daunting a task as you might think, particularly if you're planning a small wedding. Hand-written invitations are much more personal, and make your guests feel all the more special. Wedding guru Martha Stewart personally wrote out her own wedding invitations, in fact.

Stationery stores offer a wide variety of high-end paper and card stock, which can be used for your invitation and RSVP. (Tip: Enclose a unique postacrd for your guests to send as a RSVP; it saves you money on postage.)

You can also compromise by designing a wedding invitation on your computer, printing them out, and then hand-signing each of them. You'll still achieve a personal touch without spending hours writing out each card. Keep in mind that laser printed invitations don't have the elegant look and feel of engraving or thermography but they are usually inexpensive alternatives for those on a strict wedding budget. 

Finding a perfect wedding dress is hard enough. Finding one that suits your budget may seem impossible. However, if you're willing to approach the task with an open mind, there are plenty of options to help you find a great-looking dress for your big day.

Here are a few ideas for finding an inexpensive wedding dress that doesn't look cheap:

• Consignment shops often have vintage gowns; make sure they can be cleaned and your alterations aren't going to cost more than the gown itself before you make the purchase because most vintage shops don't allow returns.
• Check out local newspapers and online ads for wedding dress sales.
• Search for wedding dress rental shops. Men have rented tuxes for years, now women are beginning to do the same with their gowns.

It may take a little more effort to search out (or create) your perfect inexpensive gown. Approach it with a sense of adventure and you'll find that you may not only have fun, but you might have a deeper sense of pride knowing how much time and effort you put into finding your own unique wedding dress.

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It may seem as though having your wedding on a beach is one of the most extravagant things a couple can do. Not surprising, since these days so many celebrities choose to take their vows on the tropical sands of some exotic isolated island beach.

In fact, a beach wedding can be inexpensive. There's often no need to travel very far, either. Plenty of beautiful national spots are available in Florida, Hawaii, California, and Puerto Rico. Check out our uTANGO travel deals as you plan.

Consider cutting costs for your wedding by combining the ceremony and honeymoon locations. Many island hot-spots for honeymooners in Jamaica, Bahamas, the Caribbean,  and Europe offer hotel packages that include beach wedding ceremonies. If you choose this option, it's best to keep your wedding party small and guest list short, or you'll end up spending just as much on travel expenses and accommodations as you would if you rented a reception hall.

You may also choose to have a beach-themed wedding:

• BBQ on the Beach
• Crab, shrimp or lobster boil- depending on your location
• Castaway
• Treasure Island
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Or include a favorite hobby like surfing, scubadiving, fishing, sailing, or boating

With a little imagination (which costs nothing), you can create a memorable beach wedding on a small budget. Best of all, you'll have nature's beautiful backdrop provided for free!

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