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Be helpful-give a money saving hint!

smokeybaileysmokeybailey member
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Okay, to save our reputation as not-so-mean-girls, post at least one money saving tip here that a bride on a budget can use.

My tip is to consider downtown for your location.  The hotel prices can't be beat and with ceremony costs starting at $295 for a mid-week wedding, there is a wedding for every budget!


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  • direy25direy25 member
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    edited December 2011

    Vistaprint. 

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  • kara811kara811 member
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    edited December 2011
    Daytime weddings. We saved $5k by doing this!
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  • MisEstaMisEsta member
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    edited December 2011
    Ditto daytime!
    We moved our 5pm ceremony and dinner to 11am with a lunch at the buffet.
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  • magic34kmagic34k
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    edited December 2011
    Having your wedding mid-week. Usually weekdays are often cheaper. Our date is on a Thursday.
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  • ricekimricekim
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    edited December 2011
    Morning or afternoon wedding. Sometimes can be half the cost!
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  • hstaples4hstaples4 member
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    edited December 2011
    Check the convention schedule before you book! Going during any sort of large convetion, march madness, super bowl etc...wil cost you way more.
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  • aegrishaegrish member
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    edited December 2011

    My photog is letting us split up the hours we have him.  That way we aren't paying him for when we don't really need him (during the ceremony since no outside photogs are allowed).  He's coming for a strip tour before the ceremony for 3 hours, and then back to the reception from 9pm to 1am.

    We are using fake rose petals for our aisle runner (half the price of real) and not having reception centerpieces (maggiano's provides 3 votives on the table, which will be fine)

    I am doing my own Make-Up. My BM's are going their own hair and Make up (which they are OK with).

    Tuxes-guys are not wearing vests and can wear whatever black shoes they want/feel comfortable in. 

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  • AJF021410AJF021410
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    edited December 2011
    Ditto mid week!
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  • CamilleJonCamilleJon
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    edited December 2011
    Ask for a deal!!!

    I asked for a package at CP that they don't offer on the weekends, and they gave it to me! Cool
    ETA:To clarify: I'm getting a weekday rate for a Saturday wedding
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  • ahhhitsshannynahhhitsshannyn member
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    edited December 2011
    Not having floral centerpeices
    Having fake petals instead of real
    Buying your dress on sale
    COUPONS
    Not using a hotel wedding package- Little church of the west across from MB starts at $199.
    Not buying extra linens, just using the ones provided
    Sign up for the Vegas hotels guestbook, you get specials all the time.
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  • easullinseasullins
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    edited December 2011
    Sign up for Groupon. 

    Our guys will be wearing black suits, which they already own.
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  • DionesjumpingthebroomDionesjumpingthebroom
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_helpful-give-money-saving-hint?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:91Discussion:db7bbfd5-007d-4803-88e7-151a549a0cb2Post:9a51b5dd-8598-4913-b1b6-8563950823af">Re: Be helpful-give a money saving hint!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Ask for a deal!!! I asked for a package at CP that they don't offer on the weekends, and they gave it to me! ETA:To clarify: I'm getting a weekday rate for a Saturday wedding
    Posted by CamilleJon[/QUOTE]

    Who is your WC?
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  • NatrashaNatrasha
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    edited December 2011
    Bargain with your vendors. The worst they can say is no. I'm getting 5 hours of reception time for the same price as 4 and they lowered the minimum for me. I knocked $120 off my videographer. My photographer made a package for me that saved me $200 over his standard packages.

    Design your own invites. This may be not be possible for everyone, but I reeeally wanted pocketfold invites, but even on Etsy they were at least $5 per invite. I did the design myself, and ordered the materials seperately. I got the paper printed at a local print shop and I will be assembling everything myself. Total cost: approx $2 per invite.
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  • lsvenssonlsvensson member
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    edited December 2011
    What a great idea...love this thread!

    Ditto PP-- sign up for Groupon AND LivingSocial and stalk them the year or so before your wedding.  You can save $$ on spa visits (bridesmaid gift, anyone?), lunches, dinners, and shows.  Good place to look for deals on pre-wedding meals and/or event/experience-related gifts for your wedding party and/or parents.
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  • missjetsmissjets
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    edited December 2011
    I bought my dress off the rack which saved me close to $1000 as alterations were included aswell :)

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  • stinkerbell6879stinkerbell6879 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_helpful-give-money-saving-hint?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:91Discussion:db7bbfd5-007d-4803-88e7-151a549a0cb2Post:9a51b5dd-8598-4913-b1b6-8563950823af">Re: Be helpful-give a money saving hint!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Ask for a deal!!! I asked for a package at CP that they don't offer on the weekends, and they gave it to me! ETA:To clarify: I'm getting a weekday rate for a Saturday wedding
    Posted by CamilleJon[/QUOTE]

    Ditto this! I got my WC at MB to do this with just asking!
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  • MizLynnMizLynn member
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    edited December 2011
    Used wedding dress sites can help you save...if you stalk them long enough and have an idea of what your dress measurements are (hint: go to a tailor or invest in a tailor's measurement tape and to do it yourself.)

    I got my dress off ebay from a bride with similar measurements to mine (she was a bit taller, but I figured it's better to be too long than too short!) The only thing I have to do is get it cleaned and I don't like the bustle, so I'm getting that redone. 

    It's a gamble, but it paid off for me, saved me more than half of what I would have paid for the same dress new. 
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  • LilMissScareAllLilMissScareAll member
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    edited December 2011
    Smartervegas.com - great deals on hotel rooms
    Tix4Tonight - great deal on day-of show tickets

    In-suite receptions can save lots of $$$, works well if you have a small-ish guest list.
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  • downtownbebebrowndowntownbebebrown
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    edited December 2011
    Make Up - Hair - Nails
    Personally with a little practice ANY Bride & BM can Master making themselves look like a rose! 
    Also its a good "LIFE tool" to know how to do your own fancy Hair-MakeUp-Nails! Youtube is FULL of ladies that can guide you... for free! A good tip is to find a "Guru" that matches your own look and style.
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  • Sara191431Sara191431 member
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    edited December 2011

    Ditto on the used dress. I got my designer dress for $1,300, brand new it would have been $4,500. The girl had it originally listed for $1,800 but I was able to talk her down, and it is seriously like brand new. Just go to stores and find the one you love, and then look for it used online. www.preownedweddingdresses.com/">www.preownedweddingdresses.com is a great site!


    Also, if you are flying out on Delta, sign up for the Delta Skymiles card, if you are approved you can use the 20,000 miles for the flight and you also get your first bag checked for for free as well as whoever else's is on your itinerary. I actually just signed up over lunch, we'll use the miles toward our HI honeymoon flight and we'll get our Vegas bags checked for free! FI is going to sign up too.

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  • MisEstaMisEsta member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_helpful-give-money-saving-hint?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:91Discussion:db7bbfd5-007d-4803-88e7-151a549a0cb2Post:f6205093-b116-4a8f-85db-ea78d7e80cb3">Re: Be helpful-give a money saving hint!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Make Up - Hair - Nails Personally with a little practice ANY Bride & BM can Master making themselves look like a rose!  Also its a good "LIFE tool" to know how to do your own fancy Hair-MakeUp-Nails! Youtube is FULL of ladies that can guide you... for free! A good tip is to find a "Guru" that matches your own look and style.
    Posted by downtownbebebrown[/QUOTE]

    This is what I'm doing! I've been searching non-stop for hair and make-up tips.
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  • downtownbebebrowndowntownbebebrown
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_helpful-give-money-saving-hint?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:91Discussion:db7bbfd5-007d-4803-88e7-151a549a0cb2Post:10ef3dda-d612-4f44-8fad-cbedcebfaba5">Re: Be helpful-give a money saving hint!</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Be helpful-give a money saving hint! : This is what I'm doing! I've been searching non-stop for hair and make-up tips.
    Posted by MisEsta[/QUOTE]

    <div>My Beauty Guru's on YT:</div><div>pixiwoo</div><div>*two sisters that are MUA, highend products used</div><div>emilynoel83</div><div>*TV News Ancor, shows you how to get HD looks with drugstore products!</div><div>makeupbytiffanyD</div><div>*just your average girl who looves MakeUp! She is "Middle of the Road"</div>
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  • vegasgroomvegasgroom mod
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    edited December 2011
    Don't get photos from Cashman LOL

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  • robinpandnatehrobinpandnateh
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    edited December 2011
    Have friends/family help decorate
    Have a daytime wedding
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  • MisEstaMisEsta member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_helpful-give-money-saving-hint?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:91Discussion:db7bbfd5-007d-4803-88e7-151a549a0cb2Post:503161ec-d228-4803-b0cb-decca592a9fa">Re: Be helpful-give a money saving hint!</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Be helpful-give a money saving hint! : My Beauty Guru's on YT: pixiwoo *two sisters that are MUA, highend products used emilynoel83 *TV News Ancor, shows you how to get HD looks with drugstore products! makeupbytiffanyD *just your average girl who looves MakeUp! She is "Middle of the Road"
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    Awesome! Thanks!
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  • jccswljccswl member
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    edited December 2011
    If you can, try and go to the bridal show. We got a great deal ($699, from $1,100) for a photobooth. There's other great deals to be had at bridal shows, avoid the "contests or win a trip" scams.

    Ditto PP on just asking your venue for deals, we really did got some yesses and small bargins from just asking.

    Also, sign up for players cards! We've had so many great deals from hotels from comp rooms to free buffets. This past trip alone,  we went from comped room @PH to $200/night in Panorama suite. I had signed up previously for Encore/Wynn card, but had forgot it, went to get another and was told I had 2 free buffets to Wynn!!! Yummy especially b/c it was free!!!! I used my Total Rewards card (Caesars properties) to shop at Miracle mile shops and got 10% off Tous to buy my diaper bag there, saved $20.
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  • LilMissScareAllLilMissScareAll member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_helpful-give-money-saving-hint?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:91Discussion:db7bbfd5-007d-4803-88e7-151a549a0cb2Post:6a43597c-5879-46f3-a9df-1bcab9447f66">Re: Be helpful-give a money saving hint!</a>:
    [QUOTE]If you can, try and go to the bridal show. We got a great deal ($699, from $1,100) for a photobooth. There's other great deals to be had at bridal shows, avoid the "contests or win a trip" scams.
    Posted by jccswl[/QUOTE]


    For anyone interested. There is one in Summerlin on Saturday. We're going to it. Here's the link
    <a href="http://www.lasvegasbride.com/Summerlin+Bridal+Show+at+JW+Marriott/" target="_blank" title="bridal show">Bridal Show</a>
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  • direy25direy25 member
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    edited December 2011
    I really wish I could have made it to at least one bridal show!  Oh well...
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  • smokeybaileysmokeybailey member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_helpful-give-money-saving-hint?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:91Discussion:db7bbfd5-007d-4803-88e7-151a549a0cb2Post:45d18440-0baf-4499-9f1f-a03620957ef9">Re: Be helpful-give a money saving hint!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I really wish I could have made it to at least one bridal show!  Oh well...
    Posted by direy25[/QUOTE]

    I booked my photog on a bridal show weekend and got the bridal show discount.  Call vendors you are interested in the same weekend and see if you can get the discount.
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  • direy25direy25 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_helpful-give-money-saving-hint?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:91Discussion:db7bbfd5-007d-4803-88e7-151a549a0cb2Post:9530829c-3d37-4a73-ad83-883db37954c1">Re: Be helpful-give a money saving hint!</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Be helpful-give a money saving hint! : I booked my photog on a bridal show weekend and got the bridal show discount.  Call vendors you are interested in the same weekend and see if you can get the discount.
    Posted by smokeybailey[/QUOTE]
    Ah, so many things I wish I would have known 8 months ago... :)
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