Hello wedding bargain hunters! Are you planning on getting your wedding party some thank-you gifts? It is traditionally expected that the bride & groom get their groomsmen, bridesmaids, flower girl, & ring bearer something special. Normally, it is different from (better than) what wedding guests receive as a favor.

These are some of the best deals I've found on groomsmen gifts and bridesmaid gifts this week - On Sale at The Knot Wedding Shop. Click on that link to check out their great deals. Honestly, the deals that they have right now are better than we can directly sell for!

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Need Wedding Ring Deals?

Everybody loves coupons, right? Well, maybe not if they're the paper ones that always get lost or expire the day before you go to use them...
But you're certainly going to love these coupons! A friend recently discovered these coupons for me, so here you go:

Need to Save Money on Your Honeymoon Plans?

Expedia - a Pacific Northwest company - has a summer sale happening right now. Click this link for savings on cruises and accommodations

Cruising is an excellent option for honeymooning. Travel expenses can be planned for quite effectively, since all meals and entertainment are included! Also, there are always cruise deals and free upgrades to be found. If you want a lot of "bang" for your honeymoon buck, cruising may be just what you're looking for.

History of the Bridesmaid

Check out this great bridesmaid video! Click below...

http://www.bridesmaidsguide.com/

Video by Dessy.com: Bridesmaid Dresses Wedding Dresses Flower Girl Dresses

We sell all Dessy bridesmaid dresses, wedding gowns, flower girl dresses, mens accessories, flip-flops and more! Please call us at 1-800-630-9771 or 360-951-6400 for great Dessy bridal clothing options and prices!!

Planning a Bridal Shower?

Are you planning a bridal shower for a friend or family member? I am... next weekend I'm hosting a bridal shower bash for my friend who's getting married in August. Here's what I have planned...

• Hawaii beach themed shower (because they're honeymooning in Hawaii).
• I ordered decorations & supplies from Oriental Trading. Great party selection and prices!

Oriental Trading - Party Supplies

• Two games and prizes.
• Each guests gets a flower lei and hair clip to add to the Aloha spirit!
• Party on the patio with a fire pit and tiki torches!
• Fun, snacky foods
• Raspberry sherbet & club soda punch.
• Hawaiian background music.
• Cake decorated with Hawaiian decor!

My main goal is to give my friend, the bride, a great evening. She has kids, and I want this evening to be an environment of fun and relaxation for her. If you're planning a shower, get creative. If you have a theme, Oriental Trading is an excellent and money saving source for great party supplies.

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NWweddingshop Online DEAL for One Lucky Bride!!

Hi there - We're just testing to you see who's reading this fun Blog today... Are you getting married? Are you looking for (or desperately needing) a fantastic deal on wedding supplies, such as a cake topper, guest book, toasting flutes, ring pillow, bridal party gifts, serving set, flower girl and ring bearer gifts, etc??

Have we got a DEAL for YOU! The first bride (or groom) to respond to this Lucky Bride Deal will get to order approx. $325 worth of wedding items for our cost - approx. $165. We have to also charge you shipping too! Yes, we are way too nice :-), but we know you need it.

This is our way of saying "thank you" for supporting NWweddingplace.com's cheap-wedding-tips Blog, and helping one lucky couple in our community of brides & grooms to truly save money on their wedding.
Call or e-mail krista@nwweddingplace.com today for the selection details - 360-951-6400 or 1-800-630-9771. Sorry if you're not the first one who replies, but still know we love you too.

Recession-Proofing Your Wedding Budget -Part 2

Brides & grooms often spend $ on "Optional Wedding Service Categories". Which categories are optional? Which are not? In our opinion, the following categories of wedding vendors/services are NOT optional, and even the most basic wedding has them:

• Formalwear (of some sort)
• Officiant
• Photography (to some degree)
• Rings
• Floral (to some degree)
• Cake or desserts
• Invitations
• Venue (can be a free one)

Here are the categories that we feel are completely optional, or could be used at their most basic level for serious money savings:

• Limos & Transportation
• Health (gyms, personal trainers, yoga, dance lessons, etc)
• Wedding planners/coordinators
• Printed materials
• Catering
• Videography
• Music services

Let's take catering as an example. Do you really need a full catered meal? Could you DIY your own catering and have snacks and hors d'oeuvres instead to go with your cake? The price difference between those 2 food options is staggering. Or videography for example too - Have a friend videotape your ceremony and sections of your reception! The $$ savings there too would be immense. Even so, maybe some of these items are not optional according to you! Take into consideration all the options you have in each category. Nearly every category has a DIY option, a basic option and a full service option. Ultimately, it's your wedding so decide the budget priorities for yourselves.

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