Sometimes people forget to consider or include shipping costs when budgeting for their wedding expenses. We've found a deal that may help to cut those costs!

Through August 31st, use this link to get free shipping from ShindigZ on all your wedding supplies, wedding accessories and ceremony and reception decorations!

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Wedding Costs on the Downturn

Yes, that's right. Even though the economy is showing signs of improvement, couples are still on the hunt for wedding bargains, and choosing to have smaller wedding budgets. We can remember just 18 months ago when the average weddings in the Pacific Northwest were around $30,000! Now, in mid-2009, weddings are averaging around the $20,000 mark (according to wedding statistic sources).

How can you save money for your wedding? Here are a few simple thoughts:

DIY More

Are you crafty? If you have enough lead time, what could you (and your friends & family) do yourselves? Guest favors? Food? Gifts for attendants? Flowers? Veil?

Reduce the Guest List

A smaller ceremony and reception crowd almost automatically reduces costs in several major wedding categories, including venue, cake, favors, food, number of rental tables & chairs, etc.

Services as Gifts

If you know people with skills, such as hairstylists, bakers, photographers, seamstresses, etc., and they are close to you or your family, they may be willing to provide their service to you as their gift.

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Wedding Crystal Tank Top Deal

Greetings!
If you're looking for a "Bride", "Bridesmaid", "Just Married", or other tank top or t-shirt with crystal lettering... We've just found you a deal!

Check out this link: The Knot Wedding Shop (Sale ends on July 14th)

Maybe you're buying for a bride for a bachelorette party? Maybe you are the bride and need to get some fun bridesmaid/attendant gifts? These crystal wedding shirts are great. My sister had a "Bride" shirt for her bridal shower and also wore it on her honeymoon. She got many wonderful comments as she wore it!

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Wedding Savings Tip

Hello Readers!
Right now, I'm working with a bride with an August wedding date. We just ordered her bridesmaid dresses last week. To get them in time, we had to use the "rush" option. Unfortunately, when couples wait until the last minute to order their wedding items, they may end up paying more! So here's our latest wedding savings tip:

Plan ahead and order early to avoid paying extra fees!

Let's call these fees "last minute fees". Last minute fees come in all sorts of varieties, from rush fees tacked on to bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses, to increased shipping costs for supplies and personalized items. Here's what you can expect to pay more for if you order too late:

- Anything personalized (favors, attendant gifts, banners, sand ceremony vases, memorial items, etc).
- Bridal gown.
- Bridesmaid and flower girl dresses.
- Certain vendors may charge more for last minute bookings.

Hope this helps! Happy planning...
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Wedding Product Sales

Hello Friends! We've found a couple of places to get some great wedding deals. Thought you might want to know. Here goes:

From lingerie to wedding accessories, TJ Formal has a great selection to choose from for your special day!

There are some great deals to be found...if you know where to look! Keep checking back here so we can let you know what we've found! More soon...
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Wedding Deal of the Day & Week

Hello wedding bargain hunters!
Here are a couple of my favorite online places to get great deals on wedding supplies. They have daily (ShinDigz) and weekly (The Knot) deals that you may want to check out. Who doesn't want to save money on their wedding ceremony and reception, right?!

and....

Good luck on finding just the right wedding products at just the right prices!
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Cheap Wedding DIY Idea

Hello wedding bargain hunters,

Here's another great, money-saving tip for your wedding! This one is something you may not have thought of before and is definitely DIY.

Do you have a garden? If not, do you have a friend or family members that do? If you have a late summer wedding, consider planting flowers and seeds and grow your own flowers for bridal bouquets, bridesmaid bouquets, cake flowers, table decor, centerpieces, etc. And don't worry if something goes wrong and you come up short, it's simple to supplement with a few store-bought flowers!

This could be just what you need! Think about it, you can:

• Select flowers for their colors
• Plant them strategically so they'll be in bloom at just the right time
• Plant more than enough so you have plenty of extras
• Feel good about being eco-friendly with your wedding floral
• Mix and match as you desire
• Have a beautiful yard in the meantime!

Happy planting! Brought to you by www.NWweddingplace.com