So, it's time to introduce my blog's first page!
My Budget
Here, I'll be updating the current total of my budget. I will try and keep it up to date on a weekly basis, since I'm planning on having a Friday budget review day!
Week 1:
| Feathers | $18.00 |
| Flower Supplies | $8.29 |
| Organza for Flowers | $31.92 |
| Shoes | $14.00 |
| Crinoline | $25.00 |
| Earrings (2 sets) | $3.95 |
| Total | $101.26 |
Obviously, my two expense categories this week have been clothing/accessories and floral. I'm hoping that this is expanded next week!
The last week I have been contemplating sending out the ever popular "Save-The-Date" cards. I think they are the coolest and cutest things ever, but are they practical for a DIY bride on a budget?
The short answer is, maybe. I personally think it depends on the time frame of your wedding, as well as your budget. If you think down the road of postage...if you include save-the-date cards, wedding invitations and rsvp cards as well as thank you notes...you're talking about buying 4 sets of postage per family/couple you invite. With postage rates the way they are...we are talking at least $1.67, before you purchase your paper products!
Anyways. I decided that on my $1,500 budget and the possibility of sending out over 100 invitations, I can't afford over $200 in postage. What is my plan around this?
- Dustin and I are creating a wedding website. We can cut down on $.32 per invite by asking people to rsvp online.
- All of the people who we really want to attend our wedding already know the wedding date. Save-the-dates aren't going to help the people who already have plans to be out of town. Let's cross off another $.45. (I'm probably going to send out email save the dates to guests who's email addresses I have too. I know there are people who don't like this idea, but I think I'm gonna do it anyway.)
I'm starting to investigate wedding invitations right now. Stay tuned for my plan on saving money!
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