Budget Wedding Ideas
Trying to plan your wedding on the cheap? (Who isn’t?)
Wedded bliss can happen on a budget. And we are firm believers that there's an art to strategic wedding planning—without breaking the bank! We've put together tons of resources to help you plan an incredible celebration no matter the bottom line. Start with the wedding budget articles in the tiles below, then scroll down to find even more—including curated lists of affordable wedding venues near you.
How To Make Things Easy On Your Bridesmaids
Even though the wedding is technically your big day, you still want your bridesmaids to have a blast along the way! Follow these 12 steps to a blissfully-happy bridal party.
5 Affordable Monterey Wedding Venues
Affordable wedding venues in Monterey and Carmel? They really do exist! Whether you’re looking for a romantic chapel or a grand ballroom, here’s a selection of beautiful places that will help you stay on budget.
9 Unique Bachelorette Party Ideas
Las Vegas is the obvious choice for a bachelorette bash, but a wild weekend of drinks and dancing isn't the only option! Whether you're looking to save money or just want a chill get-together with your favorite gal pals, we've got you covered with these outside-the-box bachelorette party ideas.
Big Day Savings: 8 Affordable Lake Tahoe Wedding Venues (Northern Sierras, too!)
Looking for the perfect Lake Tahoe wedding venue that won’t break the bank? Well look no further! From a rustic ranch in the Northern Sierras to a 12th-floor wedding chapel in the mountains to a beachfront terrace right on the lake --here’s a fab selection of places in and around the Lake Tahoe area that can help you stay on budget.
Big Day Savings: 12 Affordable Dallas Wedding Venues
Looking for the perfect Dallas wedding venue that won’t break the bank? We’ve got you covered! From an urban café and sweet white chapel, to a 15th-floor ballroom and industrial waterfront venue, here’s a selection of places that will help you stay on budget.
Don’t Fret! 14 Affordable Houston Wedding Venues
Looking for the perfect Houston wedding venue that won’t break the bank? We’ve got you covered! From picturesque French gardens to a classic red barn, here’s a selection of places that will help you stay on budget.
Nautical Nuptials: Everything You Need To Know About Boat Weddings
For a wedding that’s nautical in every sense of the word, there’s no better venue than a boat. Here’s pretty much everything you need to consider before committing to a buoyant bash, including planning tips and the PROs and CONS, as well as 23 questions to ask a boat or yacht wedding venue.
Rehearsal Dinners at Home
Make your rehearsal dinner guests really feel at home. Hosting your rehearsal dinner at home (yours or that of a very nice relative or friend!) can be a great option if you’re on a tight budget or simply want a warm, intimate environment where your nearest and dearest can connect with each other.
6 Affordable East Texas Wedding Venues
Affordable Wedding Venues in East Texas really do exist! Whether you're looking for a lakeside retreat, a rustic barn, or a winery, you'll find them all in this region—and they'll fit your budget. Don’t forget: If you’re flexible with your date and can host your event on a weekday, Sunday, or during an off-peak time, you’ll get the biggest bang for your buck.
19 of the Funniest Wedding Signs We've Ever Seen
We're all about injecting a little humor into the big day, and one of our favorite ways to do it is with a punny wedding sign. Need some inspo? Check out 19 of the funniest wedding signs we've ever seen.
5 Affordable Pasadena Wedding Venues
Hoping to find an affordable wedding venue in Pasadena? You're in luck! With its rich architectural history, lovely gardens and cool style, Pasadena is home to quite a few places that will work with your budget. Here are a handful of our favorites...
Don’t Break The Bank! 15 Affordable Denver Wedding Venues
Looking for the perfect Denver wedding venue that won’t break the bank? We’ve got you covered! From a historic clubhouse and mansion estate, to a modern art gallery and rustic vineyard, the Mile High City has plenty of places that will help you stay on budget.
13 Affordable Wedding Venue Options (That Don't Feel Cheap)
While the venue will take a healthy bite out of your overall wedding budget, you don't want it to consume the whole thing! When you choose a nontraditional venue, like the 13 types listed here, you're likely to enjoy a unique setting along with a lower price point. And we call that a win-win.
15 Ideas for Fun Wedding Food + Drink Stations
While your typical cocktail-serving bar is always a good time, why not shake things up a bit with these non-alcoholic alternatives? From fruit juice to flavored popcorn, check out these 15 ideas for interactive wedding stations!
37 Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding
Here are 37 ways to save money on your wedding—without sacrificing style! We list our best cheap wedding ideas so you can have a champagne wedding on a beer budget.
9 Affordable Santa Cruz, CA Wedding Venues
With its small-town charm and laid-back sophistication, Santa Cruz, CA has become a sought-after wedding destination.
15 Swoon-worthy Small Wedding Ideas
Small weddings provide a bit more wiggle room with the budget, which allows ample opportunity to get creative. To prove it, here's a compilation of swoon-worthy ideas for a small wedding that you'll no doubt want to steal.
22 Affordable Connecticut Wedding Venues
Hoping to find an affordable Connecticut wedding venue? Don't despair! From a historic inn and mansion estate, to a picturesque farm or famous rose garden this state offers plenty of options.
How To Tip Your Wedding Vendors
You've itemized your wedding budget down to the last cent. But with all the numbers tallied up you might be forgetting a costly, but necessary, expense: Tips! We've put together the ultimate guide on tipping your wedding vendors—from who, to when, to how much?!
Big Day Savings: 5 Affordable Ventura County Wedding Venues
Ventura County embraces the best of the California lifestyle. It's a diverse destination that offers a choice of wedding venues that are much more affordable than their pricier neighbors (we're looking at you, Malibu and Santa Barbara!) to the North and South.
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