Ten Money Saving Tips for Brides on a Tight Budget

Here's 10 Tips for cost-conscious Brides to save money on the wedding of their dreams and still go down the aisle in style:

1. Smaller weddings: cut costs by cutting the guest list
   
   
2. Destination weddings: say "I Do" in places near - not far!
   
   
3. Accent colors: dress up a simple wedding dress with a splash of color
   
   
4. Weekdays: tie the knot Monday through Friday instead of weekends
   
   
5. Go green: use eco-friendly decorations can be replanted or potted
   
   
6. Simple invitations: skip fancy paper and forget save the date cards
   
   
7. RSVP online: save the planet and money by not mailing reply cards
   
   
8. Sweet Things: serve cupcakes and slice a small wedding cake
   
   
9. Something borrowed: flatter family or a friend by asking them to lend you wedding jewelry.
   
   
10. Skip Extras: it's back to basics; who needs a chocolate fountain or wedding planner anyway?

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Do you have a money saving tip of your own to share? Tell us what you did to help the budget on your big day - leave us a comment!