{"id":149,"date":"2008-10-07T10:32:55","date_gmt":"2008-10-07T15:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=149"},"modified":"2017-03-09T21:28:22","modified_gmt":"2017-03-10T02:28:22","slug":"wedding-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning\/wedding-budget","title":{"rendered":"Busting the Wedding Budget &#8211; Tips for Saving Money on Your Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_9279\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9279\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/855db0837abcadd5755b6f6cd126b59e.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9279\" alt=\"save money on wedding\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/855db0837abcadd5755b6f6cd126b59e.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/855db0837abcadd5755b6f6cd126b59e.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/855db0837abcadd5755b6f6cd126b59e-532x800.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/855db0837abcadd5755b6f6cd126b59e-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/855db0837abcadd5755b6f6cd126b59e-500x752.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9279\" alt=\"save money on wedding\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/855db0837abcadd5755b6f6cd126b59e.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/855db0837abcadd5755b6f6cd126b59e.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/855db0837abcadd5755b6f6cd126b59e-532x800.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/855db0837abcadd5755b6f6cd126b59e-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/855db0837abcadd5755b6f6cd126b59e-500x752.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Source: http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/375346950164247084\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>By Carrie Carter of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tcartermusic.com\" target=\"_blank\">T Carter Music<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many women, prior to engagement, have a mental picture of their wedding day;\u00a0\u00a0the flowers, the dress, the music, the location and finally&#8230;the man.\u00a0 The minute we get engaged all those years of mental planning must now become reality.\u00a0 What one thing is most often missing from all of the mental wedding planning?\u00a0\u00a0The price tag.\u00a0 Your wedding will not only be one of the happiest days of your life, but it could potentially be the most expensive day too.\u00a0 How can you have\u00a0that dream wedding\u00a0without digging yourself into a financial hole? Read on&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9280\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9280\" style=\"width: 715px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9280  \" alt=\"wedding budget\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM.png\" width=\"715\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM.png 1118w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM-800x537.png 800w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM-768x515.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM-1024x687.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM-500x335.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM-672x451.png 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9280  \" alt=\"wedding budget\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM.png\" width=\"715\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM.png 1118w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM-800x537.png 800w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM-768x515.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM-1024x687.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM-500x335.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.25.27-AM-672x451.png 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Source: http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/158963061819947211\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There is one\u00a0question that must be answered\u00a0before any other planning can be done:\u00a0\u00a0 How big is the wedding going to be?\u00a0 A smaller guest list is going to much more budget friendly.\u00a0 Please do not mistake smaller for less.\u00a0 Not inviting acquaintances from work, old friends from elementary school and your mom&#8217;s long lost uncle will substantially cut down your numbers.\u00a0 (if you&#8217;re only inviting these folks from the past in the hopes you&#8217;ll garner more gifts, forget it. Modern day wedding etiquette states that those invited who haven;t had contact with the bride or groom or are no longer close aren&#8217;t obligated to attend or send a gift!)By limiting the invitations to family and close friends, you will have more time to spend with\u00a0the people you really care about\u00a0and less time catching up with your 2<sup>nd<\/sup> grade teacher.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9281\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9281\" style=\"width: 642px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9281  \" alt=\"small wedding\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM.png\" width=\"642\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM-800x579.png 800w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM-768x555.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM-1024x741.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM-500x362.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM-672x486.png 672w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM-1149x831.png 1149w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9281  \" alt=\"small wedding\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM.png\" width=\"642\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM-800x579.png 800w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM-768x555.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM-1024x741.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM-500x362.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM-672x486.png 672w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.26.45-AM-1149x831.png 1149w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Source: http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/92183123595080369\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Deciding on a smaller wedding allows you to make some cost effective choices regarding location.\u00a0 A smaller wedding opens up many creative locations that could not accommodate a large wedding.\u00a0 State or local parks can be a very intimate\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/ceremony.html\">wedding ceremony location<\/a>\u00a0for a beautiful summer or fall wedding.\u00a0 Some parks even have a small amphitheater, perfect for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/ceremony.html\">exchanging wedding vows<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 If you have a close friend or relative with a home that would be a charming location for your wedding, approaching them with a smaller number of guests would probably make them feel more comfortable about hosting a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/reception_sites.html\">wedding reception<\/a>.\u00a0 Another alternative could be in the garden area of an intimate bed and breakfast.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9282\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9282\" style=\"width: 589px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/4a29bf524d909ccc49be5958b5432b69.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9282 \" alt=\"save on wedding flowers\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/4a29bf524d909ccc49be5958b5432b69.jpg\" width=\"589\" height=\"886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/4a29bf524d909ccc49be5958b5432b69.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/4a29bf524d909ccc49be5958b5432b69-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/4a29bf524d909ccc49be5958b5432b69-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/4a29bf524d909ccc49be5958b5432b69-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/4a29bf524d909ccc49be5958b5432b69-500x753.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/4a29bf524d909ccc49be5958b5432b69-672x1012.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9282\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9282 \" alt=\"save on wedding flowers\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/4a29bf524d909ccc49be5958b5432b69.jpg\" width=\"589\" height=\"886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/4a29bf524d909ccc49be5958b5432b69.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/4a29bf524d909ccc49be5958b5432b69-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/4a29bf524d909ccc49be5958b5432b69-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/4a29bf524d909ccc49be5958b5432b69-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/4a29bf524d909ccc49be5958b5432b69-500x753.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/4a29bf524d909ccc49be5958b5432b69-672x1012.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Source: http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/526006431449931725\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-flowers.html\">Wedding flowers<\/a>\u00a0can consume a large portion of your wedding budget.\u00a0 There are some choices you can make to alleviate this expense.\u00a0 A fall wedding could be creatively decorated using potted mums which could be taken home and used in your garden after the wedding.\u00a0 If you are getting married in the summer, choose wildflowers as an alternative to traditional bouquets.\u00a0 You pick them yourself the morning of your wedding or buy some at your local grocery store or market.\u00a0 Put bundles together for you and your bridesmaids and tie a ribbon around them that coordinates with your wedding d\u00e9cor.\u00a0 Then buy a bundle for the groom and groomsmen.\u00a0 Make boutonnieres by cutting off a few flowers and joining them using florist&#8217;s tape.\u00a0\u00a0 Getting married at a time when your church may be already decorated for a season or holiday would cut down on the cost <a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-decorations.html\">church wedding decorations<\/a>.\u00a0 Some churches are decorated beautifully for Christmas and Easter.\u00a0 At an evening wedding, using candles instead of bridesmaid&#8217;s bouquets, if carefully done, would be a lovely and inexpensive touch.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9284\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9284\" style=\"width: 726px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9284  \" alt=\"church wedding decorations\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM.png\" width=\"726\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM.png 1134w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM-800x567.png 800w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM-768x545.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM-1024x726.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM-500x354.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM-672x476.png 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9284\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9284  \" alt=\"church wedding decorations\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM.png\" width=\"726\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM.png 1134w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM-800x567.png 800w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM-768x545.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM-1024x726.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM-500x354.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-01-at-7.30.14-AM-672x476.png 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Source: http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/433260426622509751\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-music.html\">Wedding music<\/a> can also be an unexpected budget eater.\u00a0\u00a0 Save your money for more important portions of your wedding by considering these cost cutter tips.\u00a0 Instead of hiring a professional pianist or harpist, contact a local university with an excellent music program and, set up an audition for students who would be interested in playing for your wedding at a fraction of the cost.\u00a0 If live music costs too much, you can also search the Internet for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding_ceremony_music.html\">classical wedding music<\/a>\u00a0CDs that would brilliantly serenade you down the aisle.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9285\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9285\" style=\"width: 330px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/231645a8c95d302f25d6935d2e3496b4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9285\" alt=\"save money wedding dress\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/231645a8c95d302f25d6935d2e3496b4.jpg\" width=\"330\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/231645a8c95d302f25d6935d2e3496b4.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/231645a8c95d302f25d6935d2e3496b4-187x300.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9285\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9285\" alt=\"save money wedding dress\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/231645a8c95d302f25d6935d2e3496b4.jpg\" width=\"330\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/231645a8c95d302f25d6935d2e3496b4.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/231645a8c95d302f25d6935d2e3496b4-187x300.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Source: http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/450711875179528082\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-dress.html\">Wedding dresses<\/a>\u00a0are envisioned many times over the years, but growing up we may not have realized that the\u00a0big names in\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-dress.html\">designer wedding dresses<\/a>\u00a0would cost you more than your first car.\u00a0 If having the newest style that graces the cover of many <a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-books-magazines.html\">bridal magazines<\/a> is important, then you need to be prepared to burn some plastic (as in your ATM card being swiped).\u00a0 If you are open to exploring a little, you may be able to find your perfect dress in the least expected place.\u00a0\u00a0 Even <a href=\"http:\/\/rover.ebay.com\/rover\/1\/711-53200-19255-0\/1?campid=5335820121&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=USATopLink&amp;mpre=http%3A\/\/clothing.search.ebay.com\/wedding_Wedding-Dresses_W0QQcatrefZC12QQsacatZ63851\" target=\"_blank\">wedding dresses\u00a0can be bought and sold on EBay<\/a>.\u00a0 Check it out.\u00a0 Make sure they have a money back guarantee, so if the dress in not as it was described, you can return it without hassle.\u00a0 (read more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-dress.html\">how to buy wedding dresses online safely<\/a>) Many major formal wear stores have end of the year trunk sales and clearance sales that you could take advantage of.\u00a0\u00a0 If your mother suggests her dress, try not to quickly shoot her down.\u00a0 If she wouldn&#8217;t 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