{"id":5327,"date":"2013-09-18T14:39:01","date_gmt":"2013-09-18T18:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.123print.com\/?p=5327"},"modified":"2016-06-28T16:47:46","modified_gmt":"2016-06-28T16:47:46","slug":"5-budget-saving-tips-for-the-modern-bride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/5-budget-saving-tips-for-the-modern-bride\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Budget-Saving Tips for the Modern Bride"},"content":{"rendered":"
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123Print Say I Do Wedding Invitations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Knowing that our brides come to us for budget-friendly wedding invitations, save-the-dates, wedding menus and more, we\u2019ve been offering several tips for the bride on a budget. Last month is was \u201cHow to Plan a Classic Wedding on a Budget<\/a>,\u201d the month before that, \u201cHow to Plan an Affordable Wedding<\/a>\u201d and this month, we\u2019re offering ideas for modern brides.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start by defining what we mean when we say \u201cmodern bride.\u201d This bride likes things sleek, bright and bold. Her wedding decisions may be considered unexpected and she leans toward the contemporary. The \u201cSay I Do\u201d 123Print invite is an example of a modern wedding invitation.<\/p>\n

So how do modern budget brides save money when wedding planning? The same tips from our other blogs apply, but here are 5 more wedding budget-saving ideas:<\/p>\n

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1. Plan ahead<\/strong><\/span> \u2014 The longer your engagement, the more leverage you might have in negotiating prices for things like catering, photography and music. As long as you\u2019re not getting married during peak wedding season, vendors may be willing to cut you a deal with an early deposit. Plus, you will have longer to pay for things. If you\u2019ve booked your reception venue, then you can go beyond the down payment and start making monthly installments. If you have a credit card that offers rewards like money back or frequent-flyer miles, be sure to pay with that card. But also be sure to pay the balance in full each month to avoid interest charges!<\/p>\n

2. Sign up for savings<\/strong><\/span> \u2014 Some wedding dress designers will let you sign up for sample-sale listings. You don\u2019t even have to be engaged to get on the list, so sign up for your favorite designers\u2019 email lists today! And don\u2019t stop there. It\u2019s possible that local wedding shops, equipment rental stores and tux places will also offer discounts as a reward to their email subscribers. I can guarantee that signing up for 123Print\u2019s email<\/a> will bring discounts to your inbox regularly.<\/p>\n

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My mom hand-sewing my fabulous wedding dress! Thanks, Mom!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Save on the wedding dress<\/strong><\/span> \u2014 Take it from me, the bride whose seamstress mother sewed a stunning gown using pattern pieces from no fewer than three different dresses, I know how important the dress is to you. But seriously, just because it\u2019s the perfect dress doesn\u2019t mean it has to cost a mint. Consider a pre-owned dress, search out samples sales and trunk shows, find a wedding dress outlet, and once you\u2019ve found THE dress, comparison shop online. If you have a smart phone, you can comparison shop in the dressing room! And don\u2019t forget to check with your own local seamstresses. Depending on where you live, it\u2019s possible that a hand-sewn-just-for-you dress might actually cost less than a store-bought gown.<\/p>\n

4. Beg, borrow and steal<\/strong><\/span> \u2014 OK, don\u2019t actually steal. Orange may be the new black, but it\u2019s definitely not right for your wedding attire. Even if you are a modern bride. \u201cSomething borrowed\u201d is an age-old wedding tradition. Don\u2019t be shy. If your mother-in-law or best friend has the perfect earrings or necklace to complement the dress, then by all means, ask if you can borrow it. Need more vases or bowls for your centerpieces at the reception? Ask friends. Are you looking for an elegant-yet-modern mode of transportation to the reception? Skip the limo and ask Uncle Chuck if he\u2019d drive you in his new convertible.<\/p>\n

\"fruit<\/a>5. Dare to be different<\/strong><\/span> \u2014 You’re the modern bride, after all, and you\u2019re supposed to do unexpected things. Who says your centerpieces have to be floral? Consider beautiful arrangements of colored fruits, grains, plain or spray-painted pinecones, caramel apples \u2014 even through-the-years photos of the bride and groom. Use your imagination. There are a million ways to decorate your table in a sleek, sophisticated style without using flowers. An added bonus could be that your guests will actually be able to see each other across the table instead of craning their necks around a beautiful floral display.<\/p>\n

So there you have it. Five more ideas to save you money on your modern wedding. It can be done, and you\u2019re just the bride to do it!<\/p>\n

Have tips and ideas that you\u2019ve tried? Please share them below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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