Archive for May, 2008

Affordable Favor Packaging

Posted by budgetdreams on May 24th, 2008

If you are looking for a beautiful but affordable way to package your wedding favor, check out some of these options from Beau Coup!

Embossed Favor Bags (50 cents each) with customized designer labels (58 cents each), Embossed Favor Bags with Handles (50 cents each)

Clear Top Favor Tins (55 cents), Minature Favor Tins (70 cents each).

Chrys Cross Gowns under $200

Posted by budgetdreams on May 24th, 2008

Have you been enjoying our affordable wedding gown series so far? For just over a week now, we have been featuring gowns available for under $200 and we have found some amazing deals! Today, I wanted to showcase a few gowns from Chrys Cross Bridal. Chrys Cross Bridal currently has 19 different styles available for under $200, each of which are made to the customers exact measurements and you can even request design changes often without any additional cost. Here are my favorites:

Tealight Chairs $1.50

Posted by budgetdreams on May 22nd, 2008

These are gorgeous! Oh, and they are also multi-functional and affordable! They are $1.50-$1.80 depending on quantity, and they can be used as escort cards, place cards, favors, decor and lighting all in one! These would work with garden weddings, vintage weddings or rustic weddings quite nicely. Victorian Chair Tealight Holders were found at Cheers.

Bridal Online under $150

Posted by budgetdreams on May 22nd, 2008

Yesterday, I featured a $99 gown from the Bridal Online Store. Today, I have three more for you, under $150! The first one, style 6955, is a layered front skirt style gown with delicate embroidery on the bodice. This gown sales for $149. The second gown is a simple yet lovely white gown with a little folded detailing at the top of the bodice. This gown sales for $149 as a full length wedding gown (style b005w), or $129 as a tea length wedding dress (Style too5w).




Theme Ring Pillows

Posted by budgetdreams on May 21st, 2008

Here are a few neat pillows for some of 2008’s hottest themes:

Silver Wedding Theme: Rocco Ring Bearer Pillow from Someday Treasures only $18

Black & White Wedding Theme: Letter Perfect Pillow from Eliza Fig

Vintage Wedding Theme: Bella Donna Pillow from Eliza Fig

Unique Bows: Love Knot Pillow from Eliza Fig

Garden Wedding Theme: Rose Theme Pillow from Someday Treasures


The Bridal Store Under $100

Posted by budgetdreams on May 21st, 2008

Over the next few days, I will feature a number of great, affordable gowns from The Bridal Online Store. Today, I thought I would start with this cute little number that sells for only $99!

Style number J801W, this gown is available in white or ivory and features floral embroidery and beading. The retail price for this gown is $699, so this is a HUGE savings! It also comes with a matching wrap at that price! It also has a brush train and a little bow and ribbon sash at the waist. You have to check out the embroidery details on the website, it really is exquisite.




The Free Wedding Chapel

Posted by budgetdreams on May 20th, 2008

If you live near Austin, Texas - or you are looking for a unique, affordable destination wedding options - check out the Chapel Dulcinea. This gorgeous, open air chapel is located on the Wizard Academy Campus, 20 minutes from Austin. The small chapel is perfect for a intimate wedding, with seating in the chapel for only 12 - but up to 100 people could view the wedding from just outside the open air chapel for a larger wedding as well.

The chapel is available for wedding bookings at no charge, though donations towards the upkeep of the chapel are appreciated. There is a reception pavilion available as well, though no food other then wedding cakes are allowed. This would be perfect for a late evening wedding with a cake and punch reception.

More Gowns Under $200 from PromGirl

Posted by budgetdreams on May 20th, 2008

Yesterday, I featured three black and white gowns from PromGirl priced under $200. Today, I thought I would share 5 other gowns I found at PromGirl as well. The first gown above is from Mauri Simone is stunning! In white, with a layered mermaid skirt, beaded trim and a short train, this gown is a perfect wedding gown! It is available from PromGirl for $159 in sizes 2-14. The second picture shows two gowns that would be lovely for a beach or garden wedding. From White Flip, the gown with the triangle beaded detail in front is available from PromGirl for $198 in sizes 8-14.

Mori Lee offers a gorgeous princess ball gown, with an elegant beaded bodice. This is an amazing, affordable option for a bride on a budget planning a fairytale wedding! Though it doesn’t have a train, this dress would even work for a formal wedding. The white version shown is available from PromGirl for $189 - $210 off the retail price! Currently they only have sizes 8 and 10 in stock, so order quickly! The second gown above is from La Femme and features a lovely one-shouldered design. PromGirl has this gown available for $198 in sizes 00 - 14.

This gown reminds me of another, popular wedding gown style - just without the train. If you love this red and white style, this may be just the gown for you. From Niki, PromGirl carries this gown in sizes 2-16 for $170. It is also available in white with blue bell, espresso or navy accents.

HINT: To find gowns faster, shop Dresses By Color and pick White Dresses. You will find 12 pages of PromGirl gowns, many of which are perfect for a bride and are under $500!




Macy’s Free Shipping

Posted by budgetdreams on May 20th, 2008

Memorial Day Sale at Macys.com. Free Shipping with $100 purchase throughout the site. Exclusions Apply. Valid 21-May-08 through 26-May-08. It’s a great time to grab any of these gorgeous gowns for you….

For your maids…

For your mother…

For your flower girl…

For Him…

For the wedding…

macys.com - 5.19 - 5.20

Black & White Gowns under $200

Posted by budgetdreams on May 19th, 2008

One great way to find affordable wedding gowns is to look at gowns that aren’t necessarily “wedding gowns” These three gowns are from PromGirl, and while they are intended for prom/formal wear - they would also make beautiful wedding gowns.

The first gown is a Faviana gown with a pleated bodice and a dramatic black empire waist sash and bow. This gorgeous gowns is available from PromGirl for $198, sizes 2 - 14. The second gown shown is from Gigi, and features a mermaid silhouette with unique black ribbon detailing. This gown is also available from PromGirl for $198, sizes 00 - 16. And least but not least, below is a very unique Adrianna Papell gown with chic black beaded detailing. This gown is available from PromGirl for $197, in sizes 4 - 14.