7 Wedding Items to Skip Completely

7 Wedding Items to Skip Completely

The average wedding in the US costs a ridiculous $30,000.  There are many ways to cut costs on every aspect of the wedding, but there are some things that can just be skipped entirely.  Not-so-frugal friends or relatives may try to convince you that these things are...
6 Ways to Save Money on Your Honeymoon

6 Ways to Save Money on Your Honeymoon

A honeymoon is a wonderful way to relax and enjoy time alone with your new spouse after all of the stress of wedding planning is over.  The most important part of a honeymoon is spending quality time with the one you love – it doesn’t need to cost a fortune to...
Let’s Stop Rewarding Ourselves with Excess

Let’s Stop Rewarding Ourselves with Excess

We’ve all been there. You’ve had a terrible day. You say “I’ve worked hard today.  I want to treat myself.  I deserve a pepperoni pizza [or a double fudge brownie or a BLT or a French fry coated battered hot dog on a stick].” Or maybe you pull out the credit card and...
The Frugal Wedding: 20 Fabric Store Finds Under $20

The Frugal Wedding: 20 Fabric Store Finds Under $20

The first time I walked into a bridal store, I was appalled by the prices.  80 dollars for a veil I would only be wearing for 30 minutes during the wedding ceremony?!  50 dollars for a garter that everyone will see for 5 seconds during the garter toss? Bridal store...