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.

In the Know: Michael C. Fina Sample Sale

Happy Thursday Budget Brides!!!

The lovely people over at Michael C. Fina sent us some information about their engagement ring sample sale where you can save up to 70% off of select merchandise. Happy Shopping and Enjoy!!


Sample Sale Information:

Date: 8/4 & 8/5

Time: 11am to 8pm

Where: 545 5th Avenue, New York, New York 10017


Press Release:

Second Annual Designer Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Sample Sale

To Be Held at Michael C. Fina

New York, NY - (July 28, 2010) Renowned retailer Michael C. Fina will be hosting their second annual Designer Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Sample Sale at their store, located at 545 Fifth Avenue, August 4 - 5, 2010 from 11am to 8pm.

Discounts of up to 70% off retail prices will be taken on nearly every sample designer engagement ring and wedding band in the showroom.

The hundreds of rings available range in style from classic to modern, romantic to vintage and are available in platinum, white gold, yellow gold, rose gold and titianium.

For more information and restrictions, visit: www.michaelcfina.com/2010SampleSale.html

So Budget Brides have fun and be there early so you can get the best of the best.


Source: Michael C. Fina

Image via Michael C. Fina

Guess Who Has Enter The Bridal Jewelry Market?

Happy Tuesday Budget Brides!!!

Neil Lane has partnered with Kay Jewelers to entered the bridal jewelry market . Yayyy!!

With 36 vintage-style engagement rings grouped into themes such as Energy, Essence, Harmony and Timeless, he is bringing his celebrity loved jewelry to Budget Brides like you and me. Each of the designs feature period influences with historical references to art and architecture.

With prices in the Neil Lane Bridal Collection ranging from $2599 to $7,799 any Budget Bride can feel like a celebritiy.

Some notable stars who have commission engagement rings from Neil Lane are Nicole Ritchie, Tori Spelling and Jennifer Hudson.

Here is a quote from Neil Lane on his partnership with Kay Jewelers: "I was influenced by over 20 years of design for some of Hollywood's lengedary stars to create a collection with Kay Jewelers that is authentic, glamorous and romantic."


Source via Celebrity Bride Guide and National Jeweler Network


Image via Kay Jewelers Neil Lane Bridal

The Great Bridal Expo

The Great Bridal Expo hits NYC on January 19, 2008. Below you will find a chance to get 2 free tickets to attend the Bridal Show.

Information acquired from the Knot

Make A Statement: Gorgeous Rings

Who says that a gorgeous ring has to cost you a month's salary. I have found a well known retailer who has the cutest rings. These rings can go from engagement party to down the aisle. These rings range from $55.00 to 75.00 which I would say is a bargain for any Budget Bride. So you want to know who makes these beautiful rings for our fashionable enjoyment. Well it is J.Crew. Yes, Missy I said J. Crew. Definitely a great fit for any budget since you will have them well after your big day.

1. Sparkle Cocktail Ring $75.00
2. Giant Starburst Ring $68.00
3. Round Orbit Ring $68.00

You can find these rings and more at jcrew.com

images borrowed from jcrew.com