Yes, I Am Back Again.... Getting Hitched!

 

Happy Wednesday Budget Brides!!!

 

 

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It's been such a long time since I have blogged. I know that I have popped in and out always saying that my posts will comeback more frequently. However, now I have decided to commit to at least 3 posts a week. So leave a comment letting know what you would like to read about and I will do my best to create content around those interests.

 

I will also blog about my own wedding process since I was recently engaged in November. This is an exciting time for all of us. So let's share experiences and enjoy the journey.

 

If you would like to contribute to this blog as a guest blogger. Please leave a message in the comments and I will be sure to reach out to you.

 

xoxo, Budget Bride

 

A is for Announcement

Happy Monday Budget Brides!!!   In this post I would like to take the time to announce my engagement. Yes, Mr, Budget asked me to marry him the day before Thanksgiving and of course I said yes. After five years and a beautiful son, I would love nothing better than to make it official so that we can become family by law.

All pictures in this post belong it The Budget Brides Handbook, please do not use them with out permission.  Announcing your engagement can be tricky in knowing who to tell first. So here is how I did it: * I text my brother a crazy guess what message and then followed it up with a picture of my ring. * I called my best friends and let them know the good news. *Since both of my parents are sickly and don't do well with phones I waited until I was in front of them to give them the news. * I tried to notify all the people that I could think of before I actually posted it on any social networks *About 2 or 3 days after the proposal, I decided to tell the world on social media. Boy Oh Boy was this a process. But now we are engaged and here comes the craziness. Hopefully, it won't be that bad. Remember to check in periodically as I start this new adventure to the altar on a $25k or less budget.

xoxo

Budget Bride

  

Celebrity Wedding Tips: Editing Your Guest List

Happy Friday Budget Brides!!

image via lauren conrad blog Here is a great article that Lauren Conrad wrote about editing her wedding guest list as she plans her big day.  Some snippets we love: * if I haven't had a sit down dinner with you in 2 years, your not invited * plus ones: if your not married, engaged, long-term relationship or don't know anyone else at the wedding you don't get a plus one. "Who knows, they might meet someone special…"
That last one had me cracking up. But hey you never know.
Checkout the full article here.

xoxo

Budget Bride

Wedding Style Deal Alert: Hatch + Two Birds Bridesmaid Sample Sale Up to 80% off

Happy Thursday Budget Brides!!!
It's a snowy mess here in NYC; however, if you can make it to Soho for the Hatch + Two Birds Bridesmaid Sample Sale I am sure you will find something great.

Happy Shopping

xoxo, Budget Bride

image courtsey of Two Birds Bridesmaid

Happy Thursday Budget Brides!!!

It has been so long since the last time I have made a blog post. Actually, much to long. It seems as if my life has come full circle. I have so much exciting news to tell you guys and will be sharing so much with you as I start a new chapter of my life. Please be patience with me as I am trying to navigate my way through this new path. But please know that The Budget Brides Handbook is BACK!!!
Can't wait to share with you all things wedding and what's going on in my life.
Stay Tune!!! I will have a big announcement on Monday.

Calling All Brides!!!!

Happy Friday Budget Brides!!!   I know, I know. It"s been such a long time. I'm working very hard to revamp the website and get some exciting content to you. For now, I was contacted by a casting director for a new show. See the deets below...   Hi There, I'm a casting associate for a TV show on a major cable network that is looking for brides on a budget to be featured in their upcoming special. We're looking for ALL types of brides in the NY/NJ/Miami/New Orleans areas. I was wondering if I might be able to send you our casting notice and post it for any of your brides who might be interested in being on our show. Looking forward to hearing from you! All the best, Roni Tessler Casting Associate (o) 212.505.7775 x100 (f) 877.379.0345   Have a great weekend!!!  

Sunday Brunch: Amazing DIY Pillows for a Reception Lounge

Happy Budget Brides!!!

The weekends is a great time to start DIY projects. Just think you grab your morning coffee, weekend paper and catch a seat on the couch. As you go through you find the Michaels (or craft store coupons) in the Sunday paper you can clip them out and make your way there.

Here is an amazing DIY project from the ladies of I Love To Create Blog via Ashley from Bride on a Budget. These pillows are so cute and can be made at a low cost. They would make a great addition to a bathroom bench, reception lounge area as well as the perfect souvenior from your special day.

Check out the entire post here.

Old Navy's Annual $1 Flip Flop Sale June 30th

Happy Thursday Budget Brides!!

Image via Money Saving Mom

Old Navy's Annual $1 Flip Flop sale is this Saturday, June 30, 2012 in-store only. Get there early because the lines will be crazy. Click here to find an Old Navy in your area.

Polka Dot Bridesmaid Dresses for under $200

Happy Thursday Budget Brides!!!

So I was catching up on some of my favorite blogs and found this gorgeous dress below on a post on Ruffled. Even though patterns and polka dots can be hard to pull off I think in the pictures below it was done beautifully. This bride was brave enough to think outside the box. And I totally dig it.

Image via The Dessy Group 

This dress can be found on The Dessy Group website where you can locate a retailer to find the dress or you can purchase it from House of Brides on sale for $159, originally $336.

Image via Ruffled

What do you think about using a pattern or polka dot as your bridesmaid dresses? Are you brave enough or is it too over the stop?

Blunt & Straight with Celebrity hairstylist Nikki Wright

Happy Wednesday Budget Brides!!

Blunt and straight can work for almost any wedding. I would select this hairstyle for a wedding dress that was over the top with simple hair and awesome accessories you will definitely be a knock out. See below on how you can achieve this style.

Products needed for Brandy's Sleek Style:
Flat iron
Butter fly clips
White Sands Infinity Hairspray
Oil
CombFirst, section the hair by taking small pieces to ensure all strands will be perfectly straightened. Flat iron and spray each section with White Sands Infinity Hairspray. After all hair is bone straight, then comb and add oil to tame flyaways. www.whitesandsproducts.com

www.thewrightsalon 

Perfect Gift for a Flower Girl.... Evening Gown Barbie

Happy Tuesday Budget Brides!!!

I hope you all had a great weekend. The weather in NYC was AMAZING. Since I spent most of Sunday around small children including my own it made me think about a Pinterest photo I was tweeted last week. The "Evening Gown" Barbie is the perfect wedding party gift to give to your flower girl as a collectors item. She will love and treasure this gift for years to come. At $125.00, this gift is a bit on the expensive side depending on your budget but totally worth it when you see that priceless smile spread on your flower girl's face.

A Note from Barbie Collector

Evening Gown Barbie doll is a vision of grace and glamour as she glides through a night of exciting events.

Direct from the atelier, her feminine ensemble features an embroidered white top embellished with white beads, clear iridescent sequins and silk ribbon flowers, while a pink satin bow accents the cinch-waist. Her sheer white overskirt gently reveals a pink satin flared skirt, and alluring accouterments include pink opera gloves and cross strap shoes. For an elegant final touch, she adds silvery rhinestone floral earrings with faux pearl drop.

See additional images below...

Images via Barbie Collector

As seen on Black Bride

Affordable Wedding Day Jewelry from Made By Girl

Happy Monday Budget Brides!!

I found this beautiful bracelet below on Made by Girl. I thought is would be a beautiful addition to a gorgeous wedding dress. It came also be used as a gift for your bridal party. With a price of $14 this is a great deal. Visit Jen at Made by Girl to place your order today. Also checkout her entire site, the girl is super talented.

Image via Made by Girl

What do you think of this bracelet? Like it, love it or could live without it?

Look for Less... Amare Stoudemire's Engagement Ring

Happy Thursday Budget Brides!!!

So at the beginning of this month New York Knicks Captain Amare Stoudemire asked for his longtime girlfriend's hand in marriage with a gorgeous engagement ring that the comes in at the $1 million dollar mark. Crazy Right?? As beautiful as this ring is let's get real only the 1% can afford it.

via People Style Watch

Here are 3 looks for less that will make all your friends swoon in envy.

Fortunoff $5,995

Vera Wang Love for Zales $10,499

Neil Lane Diamond from Kay Jewelers $5,599

What do you think about Amare's engagement ring? What is your dream ring? Want to send pics.... Send us your dream ring pics at thebudgetbrideshandbook@hotmail.com.

Loose Curls with Hairstylist Nikki Wright

Happy Wednesday Budget Brides!!!

Here's the third installment of a great wedding day hair look from celebrity stylist Nikki Wright. These loose curls shown below on Tia Mowry-Hardrict are simple beautiful and sexy for the right wedding. Below you will find just how this look is achieved.

Products needed:
Butterfly clips
Comb
1/4 Inch Barrel Curling Iron
White Sands Liquid Texture Soft Hold Thermal Styling Spray
Tancho Stick
Oil

First, section the hair in halves by using butterfly clips to secure. Then, spray each curl with White Sands Liquid Texture Soft Hold Thermal Styling Spray. Section hair once again but this time horizontally, curling hair back and away from the face. Clip the curls so that it cools and sets with direction. Then, finger threw the style for body and movement. Use an oil to tame unwanted flyaways and the Tancho Stick for smooth edges.

"For this variation on Tia's curly hair above, the same products are needed. But, this style is approached in a different way," reveals Nikki Wright. "For this particular look, all curls are done on base (not curled back as on previous looks)."

www.whitesandsproducts.com

www.thewrightsalon

Wedding Style Deals: David's Bridal Semi Annual Sale....

Happy Friday Budget Brides!!!

This weekend is going to be a beautiful at least in NYC. A perfect day to get your most important people together to go and look for the perfect wedding gown. David's Bridal semi-annual clearance sale is going NOW!!! Call your nearest DB to make an appt.

Happy Shopping.... and if you take any pictures send some over so we can see your gorgeous choices.

  Image via David's Bridal

Beautiful Curls with Hairstylist Nikki Wright

Happy Wednesday Budget Brides!!! Here's another installment of great wedding day hair looks from Nikki Wright. I love this hair style for a more formal or cocktail style wedding. These curls are really fun and will add a touch of elegance to any formal wedding. 

  Products needed for Wendy's Bedroom Hair:
Curling Iron
Comb
Butterfly clips
White Sands Infinity Hairspray For this bed head look, take the iron and wrap around the outside of the barrel to create waves using White Sands Infinity Hairspray. This gives texture, direction, and movement. Before hair is cooled, break waves up so that they are not uniform. Then, shake out!  Budget Bride Style:

So maybe you are a BB who wants to DIY or have a friend do your hair on your wedding day make sure you have plenty of time to perform trials. You do not want it to be your wedding day and your hair is not the way you want. Make sure everytime you perform a trial to take pics so that the person who does your hair on that day has a clear and concise idea of what you want.

www.whitesandsproducts.com

www.thewrightsalon  

THIS JUST IN... New Vera Wang Dress at David's Bridal: 7 Gorgeous Styles

David's Bridal has just released the next collection of Vera Wang dresses. I am so drooling at my desk. Can't wait to see them in person. Do you think David's would invite me for a private viewing? Hmmm... I am so in love already.

What do you think of these styles? Would you wear them?

images via Glamour