Budget Wedding
Fashion Advice: What to Wear to a New York Wedding
Dear Budget Fashionista,
I need help! I live in south Florida and I will be attending a wedding in October In NYC. I have no clue about fashion, can you please give me some ideas as to what I should wear?
Answer: When in doubt wear black…
A nice black cocktail dress and a stylish pair of black pumps (with at least a 2.5 inch heel) is a safe look for New York and works with all shapes and sizes (just make sure the dress hits you between your lower thigh and knee). Jazz it up with piece of colored jewelry (red is a really hot color this fall or break out your turquoise from last season). Black may be boring, but it’s a great option for NYC.
Party Planning Guru Steve Kemble Teaches TBF How to Throw a Budget Friendly Wedding
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Steve Kemble is THE top event and party planner in the US, winning more awards than Meryl Streep at the Oscars and hooking up parties for everyone from NFL players to US Presidents. Steve’s flair for fashion and style lead him to become a member of US Weekly’s Fashion Police and his celebrity style critiques and comments can be found bi-weekly in the magazine. You can catch him on the new Style Network series “Married Away”, holding up his rep as America’s Sassiest Lifestyle Guru.
27 Bridesmaid Dresses for Less than $100
“SOME PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD”
The movie 27 Dresses probably feels familiar to most of us, we’ve all got a few odd and overpriced bridesmaid frocks jammed in the back of the closet. Do your bridesmaids a favor and look over our 27 dress picks for under $100, each of which would give them something pretty to wear again without cleaning out their savings account.
Purple Bridesmaid Dresses
1. Crisscross-front Georgette Dress, $69.00 at Newport-new.com
2. Sheath Dress, $79.00 at Spiegel.com
3. One-shoulder Beaded Dress, on sale for $44.99 at Newport-news.com
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Blue Bridesmaid Dresses- Short
4. Women’s Linen-Blend Ruffle Dresses, $29.50 at OldNavy.com
5. Meet Your Match Turquoise Strapless Dress, $47.00 at Lulus.com
6. Georgette Colorblock Dress, on sale for $39.99 at newport-news.com
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Blue Bridesmaid Dresses- Long
7. INC Studded Jersey Maxi Dress, $66.75 at Macys.com
8. Night Way Strapless Satin Dress, $90 at Dillards.com
9. Shirred Dress, $99.99 at Chadwicks.com
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Pink Bridesmaids Dresses
10. Silk/cotton floral dress, $84.99 at Banana Republic
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Hot Pink Ruffle Halter Dresses by 03 Everly, $70.00 at eDressMe.com
12. Strapless Satin Dress, $13.50 at Forever21
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Pink Bridesmaid Dresses
13. Juniors’ Xhilaration® Strapless Bubble Dress, $24.99 at Target.com
14. Merona Collection Taffeta Party Dress, $39.99, at Target.com
15. Michelle Dress, $29.99 at dELiAs.com
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Red Bridesmaid Dresses
16. Mossimo Black: Strapless Ruffle Front Dress, $39.99 at Target
17.Luster Party Dress, $27.80 at Forever21.com
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Red Bridesmaid Dresses
18.Together Chiffon Dress, $79.00 at Spiegel.com
19. Solid Basket Weave Strapped Dresses, $86.00 at eDressMe
20. Shirred Surplice Dress, $69.00 at Newport-News.com
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Yellow and Green Bridesmaid Dresses
21.Dip Dye Waterfall Dress, $59.99 at Arden B.
22. Tiered Silk Party Dress, $98.00 at Arden B
23. Merona Collection Halter Party Dress, $39.99 at Target.com
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Black Bridesmaid Dresses
24. Pleated Poplin Dress, $59.50 at Gap
25. Paparazzi Dress in Black by Ark & Co, $48.00 at Lulus
26. Evan Picone Floral Lace Crepe Dress, $99.00 at macys.com
27. Mossimo Black: One Shoulder Special Occasion Dress, $32.99 at Target
Mother of the Bride Outfits for Hot Mamas
Dear Budget Fashionista,
My daughter is getting married in the fall. She is having a casual wedding and I still have not bought an outfit. I am interested in either a dress or a pants outfit. Any suggestions. Color is my choice—I do not prefer black. I am in my early sixties and wear a size 8-10. I would like to get something a little more than the run-of-the-mill outfit. Can you help? I live in northern NJ and drive so I am flexible on where to shop.
Answer: Why not try wearing a casual pants suit? Budget Friendly stores from Macy’s to Lane Bryant to Off Fifth, Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet (Jersey Garden Mall and Bergen Mall), all carry stylish yet simple pant suits (stay away from the sequins) that you can easily jazz up with a large bright flower or stylish church lady hat. Depending on when in the fall your daughter is getting married, you could wear a nice khaki color or fabulous orange (early fall) or a darker green/navy blue (late fall). For the most part, avoid colors that are too bright (shocking red, bright yellow, etc), as that will take the focus away from your daughter and you will dominate the photos.
Another idea is to check out the dress collection at stores like Lord & Taylor (Which, by the way, ALWAYS have coupons. Head to the store on Fridays for the best deals). Inspired by 40s sirens like Rita Hayworth and Greta Garbo, this season’s dresses provide coverage (knee and below length, with sleeves), while adding a bit of pop (form fitting and hint of cleavage).
And, make sure to ask yourself these two questions before purchasing: 1—How does it make me feel? and 2—Can I wear it again? For more tips on finding a great mother of the bride outfit, head here.
Budget Wedding Calculator, Do It Yourself Tips on Decor, Flowers, Fashion, Eco Friendly, and More
How much do couples in your area spend on a wedding? Use the Real Simple’s wedding cost calculator to get a state-by-state breakdown of wedding budgets.
Last month’s earth day inspired tons of creative and stylish eco-friendly ideas that can be incorporated into your wedding; check out Trend Setting Wedding’s cool finds, such as a 100% recyclable vase, organic florists and very chic recycled invitations.
Offbeat Bride put together a smart guide on How to Plan A Wedding from Afar . Make sure you check out both part 1 and part 2 for very handy tools, templates, organizational tips, and even advice on how to choose a venue from 2000 miles away.
2000 Dollar Wedding has an amazing start-to-finish “Conception to Reception” wedding planner, with one uber-important principle in mind; the budget!
Even for those of us without crafty skills, do-it-yourself projects can be a big way to cut down on a wedding budget… especially when all the instructions are laid out for us! Stylish Events Blog has 101 (that’s right - over one hundred!) gorgeous DYI projects and ideas to make your big day more affordable. Check out their full list, which includes DIY gifts, favors, fashion details, and tons of decorative touches.
With This Ring features another simple and inexpensive project for a budget wedding; 60 second centerpieces! From delicious looking fruits, to elegant candles and glassware, many home items can be re-purposed into chic decor.
Fashion Advice: What to Wear to a Winter Wedding
Dear Budget Fashionista,
I need to find a unique, pretty dress that I can wear to a winter wedding. Do you know of any places to find really cool dresses, around mid-length, that aren’t too expensive? I have to shop online because I live in a rural area.
Answer:
The best places, hands down, to find a cool designer dress (on sale) to wear to a wedding online are eDressMe.com and Bluefly.com
. Check out their selection of ABS, Helen Wang and Nicole Miller dress at MAJOR discounts. Also try Stylebug.com, Overstock.com
and SmartBargains.com
. If you’re petite, try stores like wetseal.com and forever21.com to find cute dresses on a budget. If you’re plus size sites like Alight.com
and Torrid.com
.
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