Getting married in the current economy has no doubt hindered many a bride’s "dream wedding" plans. I’ve found that even with the clients that still may have the funds to produce and over-the-top event, are scaling back. We are all trying to find ways and ideas to help brides create the day they have longed for less. A few great ideas that I have come across, I thought I’d pass along, enjoy! Tip # 1: Get out there and start reading blogs!
If you don’t have a google reader account sign up now, its one place you can subscribe to blogs and read them all at once when new content is posted. This saves you from bookmarking and having to head back to these sites often.
DIY Sites
The blogosphere is brimming with amazing ideas for the DIY bride! (that’s "do it yourself" for those not with the lingo). Here are a few sites that literally show "how-to’s" on creating your own favors, invitations, programs and the like. While some require Martha Stewart-like skills, others are so easy a kindergartner could assist. Check out some of my faves:
DIY Bride
Elizabeth Anne Designs DIY Daily
Contests=Free Stuff
Wedding professionals have become savvy that the way to market themselves that costs far less than advertising is to give away free products! Many wonderful wedding blogs feature giveaways some as often as three times a week! Everything from free wedding invitations, favors, books, jewelry you name it! It takes some time to find them all but generally you leave a comment on the blog and winners are randomly chosen. Its worth the effort if you win something, anything for free that brings that budget back down to reality!
Some great sites for contests:
Southern Weddings has an entire link dedicated just to contests HERE!
so does Elizabeth Anne Designs HERE
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