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I’m always looking for new ways to save money on my wedding. I have been working on the details for over a year now and have seen so many other people’s wedding websites, pictures, quotes, and ideas that I’m starting to feel overwhelmed! That’s when I decided to start this blog. A place where I can compare my plans with other brides-to-be and share some of the creative ways we are saving money. The purpose of this blog is not to brag about how much we’ve spent on our wedding, but rather to give you some fun ideas and hopefully help you save some money as well!

I want to share with you some of the great ideas and tips that I have found for saving money on your wedding.

You will be so surprised at how many ways you can save money on your wedding and still end up with a beautiful wedding just like you always dreamed of!

You can start planning your wedding as early as possible to save money on different things you will need for the big day.

Save money by planning ahead of time.

Make a list of all the things that you need and rank them according to importance. This will help you determine what is most important to spend your money on and what can wait until later.

Researching the prices of different items is also a good way to save money.

It is much easier to negotiate the price when you are buying in bulk rather than one at a time. By purchasing everything in advance it will also allow more time to find the best deal possible on each individual item.

TIP: Start shopping early so that there are plenty of options available without having to rush around looking for what you need at the last minute.”

I am a huge believer in trying to save as much money as possible for your wedding, because it will leave you with more money for other important things, like a house and retirement. I also am a huge believer in the idea of having a small wedding. I have been lucky enough to attend many weddings, and I have noticed that the ones with less guests, who all know each other, tend to be the best.

Trying to keep your guest list short is one way to save money on your wedding. But there are many other ways as well.

One of the ideas I came up with was making my own invitations. This sounds hard, but it really isn’t that hard. With a little bit of computer knowledge you can make some pretty good looking invitations without spending too much money. And when you compare the price of custom printed invitations with the price of printing them yourself at home, it is worth it!

Another idea that is great for saving money on your wedding is buying most of your items second hand. It may sound weird to buy your dress off Ebay or some website like that, but if you watch carefully, you can pick up some great deals on gently worn dresses! You can also buy gently worn shoes and jewelry this way! These websites

The idea is to find a common theme and decorate your wedding venue with items that you or your guests can make. For example, you could have a picnic themed wedding and use food as the theme. You could ask your guests to make all of your centerpieces, or to bring some of the food. Or you could have a “make it yourself” craft table where guests can make decorations for their tables or for take home favors.

The sky is the limit when it comes to themes. If you aren’t sure what you want, there are plenty of websites dedicated to helping you find a good wedding theme. The Pinterest website is one of many places where brides post pictures that have inspired them. From there you can use Google image search to get pictures of what other people did with similar themes. Different colors, styles and items inspire different people, so it’s likely that whatever you pick will work well for at least some of your guests.

If you are looking for inspiration, here are some links to help:

http://colorlab2u.com/wedding-colors-decorating-ideas/

http://www.bridalguide101.com/2013/02/wedding-decorating-ideas

The most popular trend in viking art nowadays is the burr-style. It’s a little harder to duplicate than some of the other styles, but if you’re looking for something unique, it’s probably your best bet. The burr-style is characterized by long and straight lines that are often slightly tilted. This style can be seen on many pieces of viking jewelry. Most pieces of jewelry from this time period featured animals like eagles, dragons, and boars.

It might be tempting to go with dragon art for your wedding ring, but don’t do it! This practice has been banned in Denmark since about 925 AD, and there are similar laws in both Norway and Sweden. You’ll also want to avoid using a boar as your wedding ring because they were considered a symbol of fertility in viking times.**

**Sources:

http://www.ehow.com/info_12163332_viking-art-designs.html

http://www.smidgeonstuff.co.uk/index.php?page=art&id=54

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