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.

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

Happy Wednesday Budget Brides!!!



I stumbled upon this giveaway while on twitter and you know I just had to past it  on to you.

In celebration of the premiere May issue of Brides, Brides Magazine has decided to team up with some amazing partners to bring you some fun giveaways all month long.

So from the 1st to the 31st visit their website for your chance to win.

I have my eyes on the His/Her wedding bands (May 11th) and the Spanx Bridal Kit (May 24th).

What are you vying for?

Below are all the prizes you can win:

May 1st: 50 winners will receive a Chanel Nail Polish in "Ballerina"
May 2nd: 5 winners will receive a bridal package of 6 Dogeared 'Pearls of Love' necklaces
May 3rd: 1 winner will receive a His/Her (4-piece) luggage set from Hartmann
May 4th: 5 winners will receive a Wedding Paper Diva package containing set of 10 customized thank-you cards and $250 gift certificate
May 5th: 25 winners will receive an iPhone case from Speck Products
May 6th: 5 winners will receive a Michael Aram New Molten Double Snack Bowl
May 7th: 5 winners will receive a Blue Nile Gemstone Pendant in Sterling Silver
May 8th: 3 winners will receive a Beyond Vintage Swiss Dot Tulip-Sleeve white dress
May 9th: 6 winners will receive a pair of Elva Fields Pearl Drop Earrings
May 10th: 3 winners will receive Baccarat champagne flutes
May 11th: 1 winner will receive His/Hers Wedding bands from Samuels Jewelers
May 12th: 10 winners will receive a Thornwillow stationary set
May 13th: 1 winner will receive a Monique Lhuillier Waterford Arianne Votive/Rose Bowl
May 14th: 10 winners will receive a Tori Praver Swimwear Beach Sheet
May 15th: 4 winners will receive a bridal party package of Tervis Tumblers

May 16th: 1 Enchanted Atelier Vivianna Swarovski Necklace
May 17th: 1 winner will receive a Mary Kay Gift basket
May 18th: 102 winners will receive an OPI Nail Polish from the NYC Ballet Collection
May 19th: 20 winners will receive the book, At Home With Wedgwood
May 20th: 2 winners will receive Fiesta Dinnerware place settings
May 21st: 20 winners will receive a necklace from Ruche
May 22nd: 1 winner will receive a Krups Espresso Machine
May 23rd: 2 winners will receive a clutch from Wanderlust
May 24th: 1 winner will receive a Spanx Bridal Kit
May 25th: 1 winner will receive a His/Her Tourneau Watches
May 26th: 1 winner will receive a Vera Wang Crystal Vase
May 27th: 1 winner will receive a 10-piece set of Anolon Nouvelle Copper pots and pans
May 28th: 3 winners will receive Hand Decorated Artisanal Cakes from Creme Delicious Cakes
May 29th: 3 winners will receive India Hicks necklaces
May 30th: 7 winners will receive "A Gift for Lovebirds" package from The Shops for Target
May 31st: 1 winner will receive a wedding dress from David's Bridal

Happy Winning!!!

  

Wedding Style Deals: From The Golden Globes To The Wedding Aisle

Happy Monday Budget Brides!!!

I know, I know longtime no see, speak, hear or read!!! I know it has been a while but I have been working on a few ventures that is eating up my time like crazy. But here I am renewing my committed in bringing my Budget Brides all that is fabulous and budget conscience. So I loved the long gown detail seen at the Golden Globes. I think it is traditional but classic and can be made modern by any bride.

1. Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad

2. Sandra Bullock in Jenny Packham

3. Scarlett Johansson in Elie Saab





1. Lord & Taylor $2150

2. David's Bridal $850 (On Sale Org. $1050)

3. Nordstrom $548 (Only Size 14 & 16 Left)

Absolutely in love with this silhouette!!!!! I think that it can work with most body types. It can be styled to fit a vintage or modern wedding. With the right accessories, hair and make-up you will definitely be the star of the show.

So Budget Brides, what do you think about this new trend seen at the Golden Globes? Would you wear it?

First set of images was borrowed from a UK online magazine which I did not keep the name to. If you know who it is please let me know so that I can give them credit.

Amazing Dancing Shoes Under $60

Happy Tuesday Budget Brides!!!

Let's Talk About FEET!!!!

Yes, Ladies (Brides) you know that when most of us wear heels when it comes to about the fourth hour we are cursing the day that we bought the shoes that we are wearing. Our feet are hurting, back maybe aching from poor positioning and let's not talk about the corns some of you get on your feet. Who wants all of this pain and anguish on there wedding day? I will be the first to say not me (when that time comes around of course).

I have been thinking about doing this post for quite sometime now. Especially since seeing
Yosi Samra ballet flats in the october issue of People Style Watch and on an episode of David Tutera's my fair wedding when a brides' briesmaid was discussing wearing flip flops on her feet started hurting in her bridesmaid shoes.

Below I have found two pairs of stylish ballet flats that won't look so horrible once you or your bridesmaid take off your wedding day shoes.




I found these lovelies from Capezo on Bona Drag. Aren't they amazing!!! I know I know you are thinking these are not so bridal. Ok maybe but with a LWWD (Little White Wedding Dress) these funky shoes would be perfect.

Retailing for $48 these flats are "so f****ing cute"*.




These awesome ladies are so cute, classic, simple and stylish from Yosi Samra. These solid color metallic flats will definitely go with any wedding dress out there for you to dance the night away with your new hubby. Retailing for under $60 and guess what they fold up in your bag.

Last but not least both of these ballet flats make great gifting items for your bridesmaids, MOB, MOG and even your ushers (if they are women, of course).

Fabulous Wedding Day Survival Kit... Mojuba Weddings

Happy Monday Budget Brides!!!

(In my Sophia from "Golden Girls" voice)

Picture it it's the day of your wedding, you are in a room full of women who love you. The music is playing softly, your getting your hair and make-up done and very thing is going marvelous. Then in a spit second everything goes wrong your dress keeps shifting, your photographer is stuck in traffic and your bridesmaid just broke one of the buttons on your dress. Now your sweating, screaming and crying all at the same time.

WAKE UP!!! It's just a very bad dream.

I ran across Mojuba Weddings on another wedding blog: however, this bag is so fabulously cute that I just had to present it to all my budget brides.

Mojuba Wedding carries a collection of wedding day survival bags for both the bride & groom. The Mojuba Wedding Day Survival Kit is a compartmentalize handbag that can hold over 200 wedding day essential items to help brides make sure their wedding day runs smoothly. Created by Jackie James (a former Chicago wedding planner) the Mojuba Wedding Bag is a perfect bridal shower gift .

What's even more fabulous about Ms. Jackie and her fabulous bag is that you can add this wonderful item to your wedding registry.

Here is a short description from Mojuba Wedding about their wedding day survival kit.

"Mojuba is a sophiscated, chic bag that unfolds to reveal one exquisite item after another, from essential everyday items to indulgent necessities for the bride and her bridal party. It has a built - in mirror and is easy to throw over a shoulder or carry on the arm. Also tucked inside each Bride Mojuba bag is a little something to make you smile: a thoughtful, unique gift from Jackie herself."

View Survival Kit Contents Here

Also available is Mojuba Groom to keep your Groom emergency free.

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FAB!!! Eye Candy from Christan Dior Haute Couture

Happy Wednesday Budget Brides!!!

I saw this dress, Belle De Delft by Christian Dior Haute Couture, on a few other blogs and I just had to share with all of my Budget Brides. Just think of all the creativity ideas you can develop for your wedding from this picture. You never know you may see this dress in an upcoming segment of Sunday Brunch.

Do you love this dress? Would you wear it on your big day?

Leave us a comment letting us know what you think.

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Ban.do Head Pieces (Prices to Fit All Budgets)

Happy Tuesday Budget Brides!!!



I have been obsessing over Ban.do for the past couple of weeks. I have seen Ban.do's headpieces and accessories on other blogs and media outlets but never took the time to actually look at the website. About two weeks ago, I finally took the opportunity to check out the site and let me tell you I loved everything I saw. What makes me obsess over Ban.do even more is its creativity and price point. Ban.do adds lots of color to the creation of its headpieces and accessories that it makes it easy to wear after the big day. The price point is even better because they have three tiers Ban.do($95 - $225), Ban.do Black Label ($200 - $300) and Heart by Ban.do ($50 and under). Ban.do is the perfect match for any occasion especially weddings which range from big beautiful bows, exaggerated blooms to glittery jewels. Check out the bridal collection.

Click here to fill out the survey and receive $25 off your next purchase at Ban.do.

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Win a Wedding Dress from Jilted Ex - Fiance

Happy Monday Budget Brides!!

I wasn't going to create a post today but when I saw this information on another blog I just had to share. So a few months back Richard Jefferson, a forward who plays for the San Antonio Spurs, canceled his wedding to Kesha Nichols by email 5 days before the wedding.

I am pretty sure that most of you heard about this story via all the gossip and media outlets. Since this personal tradgey, Kesha has decided to turn this embarrassing moment into a chance to help someone else.

Ms. Nichol's is giving one lucky bride (who may not be about to afford) the chance to win a one of a kind never worn couture wedding gown.

Here is what Ms. Nichols had to say about the couture dress giveaway, "I'm sure I could have sold the dress for a good amount of money,".... "But I would rather give the dress to someone who would never have the chance to wear a $10,000 couture, one-of- a-kind dress."


Here's How To Win:

Kesha Nichols is giving away her $10,000 Guillermo Couture dress to one lucky Post reader.

Tell the NY Post and Ms. Nichol's in an essay, 150 words or less, about how you’ve “danced through life” and adversity, and why you deserve to wear the gown on your wedding day. Post editors and Nichols will pick the winner. Just e-mail your entry to dress@nypost.com by noon Tuesday.

Details about the dress.....

The gorgeous gown, handmade by Midtown’s premier bridal boutique Guillermo Couture, is made up of 80 yards of imported English netting. The ruffles are arranged in a mushroom-pleating pattern. It took a month of work to create. The dress is a size 0, but Guillermo has promised to alter the dress for free for the winning reader. The dress can fit up to a size 4.

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Great Wedding Day Purses All under $90.00

Happy Hump Day Budget Brides!

Here are some great clutches for you wedding day. We know that many of you may leave finding your wedding day purse to the last minute but we have found some great finds that you wouldn't want to miss. Whoever said that you can't have a fabulous wedding on an even more fabulous budget. Enjoy!

Leigh Ann Kline - Bella Something Blue $72.00

Davie & Chiyo - Marshmallow Clutch $70.00

Emma Gordon - Olivia Bridal Clutch $65.00

Bridal Briar Keepbags - Ivory $87.00

Hope this helps all of you on your journey to the altar.

Images from companies indicated.

Evening Edition: Alfred Angelo and GetMarried.com Match the Gowns Contest

Good Evening Budget Brides!

We know! We Know! Three posts in a day is very big for us but we want to make sure you get all the information you need to make your wedding day absolutely fabulous on a savvy budget.

Get Married and Alfred Angelo have teamed up to give one lucky bride the wedding dress of her dreams. Brides can play a brand new wedding gown matching game in the vein of the classic Concentration. Find the matches as fast as you can, submit your score, and if you’re getting married September 2009 or later, you’ve got a chance to win the wedding gown of your choice from the Alfred Angelo or Alfred Angelo Sapphire Collection valued up to $1800.

For those brides whose wedding is before September 2009, you can still have fun seeing how fast you can match the wedding gowns!

Have fun & good luck.

Images and information courtsey GetMarried.com

The Little White 'Reception' Dress

Okay, so we know that times are hard and many of you are not thinking about buying two dresses for your wedding day. However, reception dresses can be fun & surprising for your Groom & guests. We have searched the internet to find three absolutely gorgeous little white dresses that would be great for any reception. And guess what they all are under $180.00.

Myra Kim's Shop $65.00

Maggy London $178.00

Minji's Shop $55.00

Images and pricing information from Myra Kim, Nordstroms.com & Minji's Shop

Wedding Day Hair on a Budget

Here are some tips on how you can save money on your wedding day hair.

1. Do you know a family member or friend who is a hair stylist? Ask them to do your wedding hair as a gift. So no you won't get a few Benjamins in an enevlope but hey you will save about $200 or more depending on the style.

2. Many of us are at home beauticans. Find a style that you like and practive it at home. Once you perfect it the way you want it for your wedding day have your Maid of Honor take pictures of the style. They day before the wedding start working on your wedding day style. If you are going to wear your hair curly put the rollers in and use bobby pins to to keep the curls tight until the next morning. The pictures will help your bridesmaid know exactly how you want your hair for your big day.

3. Bargin with your hairstylist. Ask your Hair Stylist for a discount if you and your bridesmaids use her services for the wedding day.

4. Call your nearest beauty school and ask if they have a student that can do your hair for your wedding day. Since these are not license professionals you have to know that you are taking a risk.

Below you can find a variety of hair styles that are perfect for your wedding day.

Bun with a Jeweled Hair Pin

This style is great for a bride who wants a sheek but simple look. Best of all this style can be gone at home.

Pull Back Bun with Jeweled Headband

Great for a Bride who wants to wear a veil. This style can also be done at home with some practice before the big day.

Curls Pinned Up with a Jeweled Hair Pin

Curls should definitely be done before hand but the pinning up of the hair can be done at home.

Short Curls

Anytime you want to wear curls for your wedding day make sure you start early so if it doesn't work out you will have more than enough time to change it.

Free Style Curls with Hair Decor

Tight curls should be done the night before or early enough on the day of that they have time to drop.

Big Curls with Jeweled Headband

Big Curls can be done the day of the wedding. If you are doing your own style match sure you do a trial before the day of the wedding using different size curlers so that you know exactly the look you want for your wedding day.

Side Swoop Up Do with Hair Decor

Test out beforehand and make sure you take pictures for references.

Straight Hair with a Curl at the Bottom

Whatever you do make sure you are comfortable with it. Also if your hair is really important to you it maybe an item that you are not will to budget on. Whether your decision is to go to a salon, use a friend, or DIY make sure it exactly what you want. This is a one time event make sure it is the best.

Last Chance! Two Contests End in Two Days... Enter to Win Today!

This is your Last Chance Budget Brides!

Today is the last day that you can submit your entries for the "How I Saved My Wedding Budget" contest. We have received a many entries and we would love to have more. Click on the button below to Enter to Win.

One lucky winner will win a Day of Wedding Coordination valued at $800.00 and you can have it all for free!! This package includes distribution of your wedding day time line to all necessary vendors and bridal party members, coordination & direction of wedding day and by the hour listing of wedding day activities. We will ensure that you will have a stress and worry-free day that you will remember for the rest of your life.
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Last Two Days!

Enter the "Take Back Your Wedding" Contest

Many of you Budget Brides are experiencing wedding stress whether it is coming from your family and friends or just the normal wedding day stress. Here is a book that can help you deal with all of that.

Leave us a comment letting us know who or what has been your greatest stress during your wedding planning experience. You have the chance to win 1 of 5 'Take Back Your Wedding' books from author Elizabeth Doherty Thomas.

Deadline for submissions:
Wednesday, April 1st at 11:59 Eastern Standard Time Contests is valid for mainland United States Only Winners will be chosen & contacted on Thursday, April 2, 2009

Get Your Dream Dress at the Price You Want

Good Afternoon Budget Brides!

Here are 7 tips on how you can "Get Your Dream Dress at the Price You Want"

Image from MaggieSottero.com

1. Your Engaged!
Once you get engaged decide what style of dress you would like to wear.

2. Search & Collect
Begin to search Magazines, Websites and TV shows for the dress that are similar to what you are looking for. Make sure that you pull and save any pictures that you find so when you start to visit Bridal Salons you can give the consultant an actual idea of what you desire.

3. Choosing a Bridal Salon
Make sure you get referrals from friends on bridal salons. Not every bridal salon works the same way. So talk to your friends to find out what rules or stipulations a salon might have before you commit to buying a dress.

ie. Most bridal salons require you to make your alterations with them at an additional cost sometimes totaling hundreds of dollars.

4. Online Shopping
Never buy a wedding dress online unless you are absolutely sure that this is THE DRESS. Many online wedding stores have a policy where the dress cannot be returned or if returnable you have to pay a restocking fee. The good thing about online weddign dress shop is that you can usually find a dress cheaper than in a salon.

* Extra Tip: Make sure you have have your body measured according to the website specifications. This will help you get the most accurate size.

4. The Dress Council
Make sure you invite friends & family who know you & your style when going to search for your wedding dress. You need people who will be truthful but also understanding of your budget & style. You never want to be in a situation where you have brought a dress that you really don't like.

5. Bare Necessities & Shoes
Bring all the undergarments & shoes your going to wear on your wedding day when you are going on your bridal search. This will help you see the exact fit of the dress on your wedding day. It will also help the salon or tailor when they are making the alterations to your dress.

ie. Let's say you don't bring your shoes and the dress length is cut to short. You may have to shell out additional money to have an extension place on the dress.

6. Get the RIGHT Size
We cannot stress this GOLDEN rule enough. Budget Brides, please don't buy a dress smaller than what you are. We know! We know! Your going to lose the weight so that you can look slim & trim on your wedding day. Well here's a reality check unless your buying a wedding dress more an 6-12 months in advance you make not lose enough weight to fit into the smaller dress. Our advice is to buy the dress that the size you are at your fitting. When you go for your next fitting if the dress is to big have the salon alter the dress to your body.

7. Do Your Research
Don't just settle on a bridal salon dress. Make sure you exhaust all options before committing to one establishment or person. Search Google, Etsy, Ebay, Sample Sales and discount online bridal websites for the dress you want at a cheaper price.

ie. The Maggie Sottero - Aretha Dress above can run anywhere between $600 & $1500. Below you will find a listing of websites with this same exact dress at various prices.

Top Bridal Dresses - $315.99

The Bridal Shop of Mamaroneck, NY - $780.00

Tie The Knot Bride - $829.00