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While searching the blogosphere, I found a post on the WeddingWire Blog for a contest by Dr. Pepper and Yahoo!. Apparently, they have teamed up for a Live Wedding Event contest in Las Vegas. The winners will be receive a 5 day, 4 night package to, and I quote, “Tie the knot. Renew your vows. Or crash the wedding and meet the person of your dreams.”

The contest website is here and even features a wedding guide for Vegas.

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Posted on Jan 22, 2008



Weddingbee.com is giving away 50-100 invitiations from Papeterie.  Click here to enter by 8pm today.





Posted on Jan 17, 2008



wedding-cakes.jpgwedding-cakes.jpgWhile surfing the blogosphere, Kristen Seymour over at AisleDash.com wrote about her experience with finding cakes and I must say she’s right on.  Rather than spending $4 or more per slice on wedding cake, she went to her local grocery store and had a 3 tier cake made for cheap.  This is a great, creative idea to saving money that almost anyone can use. 

Read the full article here.

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Posted on Jan 10, 2008



Papermints.com is having a 20% off sale on their stitch collection of wedding invitations.

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Posted on Jan 8, 2008



When planning a wedding on a budget, do-it-yourself projects are the best way to keep costs down. DIY Bride just released their new book, “The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects for Your Ultimate One Of A Kind Wedding.” featuring great do it yourself ideas and projects to add flavor to your wedding without compromising your budget.

Click Here to learn more or buy from Amazon.

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Posted on Jan 4, 2008



Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and thanks to all of our loyal readers!





Posted on Jan 1, 2008



Style Me Pretty is hosting a DIY Project Contest.  They’re featuring fabulous ideas for do-it-yourself projects that are amazing.  DIY projects are always a great way to save money and really let you be creative at the same time.  Remember, a wedding on a tight budget doesn’t have to look that way. 

See more photos at Style Me Pretty.

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Posted on Dec 27, 2007



DIY Bride posted a sneak peak at their new book featuring a Buds and Blossoms Bridal Bag to carry down the isle instead of a traditional bouquet.  Check more do-it-yourself ideas at DIY Bride.

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Posted on Dec 21, 2007



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When planning a wedding on a budget, nothing says inexpensive like FREE!  Dodge (yes the car company) is running a promotion, Journey of a Lifetime, for their new car, the Dodge Journey.  This February at the Chicago Auto Show, they are going to marry a couple with all expense paid ceremony and reception for up to 100 people.  The couple will then be able to drive away and start their “Journey” in life together in a new Dodge Journey. 

More details and registration can be found here on the Dodge contest website.





Posted on Dec 14, 2007



groomsmen gift ideasPersonalizing your gift for your groomsmen can be a great way to say thanks for being a part of your big day.  And as with most guys, their own beer mug is sure to get used.  These beer steins from Invitations With Style come personalized with your groomsmen’s names on it and for $18 each, you can easily spend under $100 on these gifts (depending on how many groomsmen you have, but you get the idea)





Posted on Dec 12, 2007