Who's Planning A Wedding? The Knot Wedding is offering 65% off PLUS Exclusive Companion Airfares Event!

Save on everything you need for your reception -- up to 65% OFF! You can find great deals on personalized ribbon, cameras,modern guestbooks, toasting flutes, cake serving sets,fans, lanterns, and parasols, and more. 

PLUS (You'll want to read this!): The Knot Wedding Shop Buy & Fly Event is on! Spend $125 or more 2/29-3/6/12 and unlock airfare savings. Click here for details. Score extra savings during our Buy and Fly Event! Spend $125 or more and receive a unique PIN, granting access to exclusive companion airfares -- get two tickets at one guaranteed low price! The Knot Wedding Shop Buy & Fly Event is on! Spend $125 or more 2/29-3/6/12 and unlock airfare savings.

**Full sale collection is always available in their On Sale boutique. Buy and Fly companion airfare offer subject to terms and conditions outlined here. Sale prices and companion airfare offer valid Wednesday, February 29th through Tuesday, March 6th.

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TheItMom.com Exclusive Offer: 10% Off ALL Rentals from Rent The Runway!

Wedding season is coming up, and with so many of our readers engaged and planning for their big day - What better way to kick off the Spring Weddings Season than with Rent The Runway! A Dress You'll Wear Once? Try a New Designer Risk-Free. Consultation with Personal Stylist. Free Back-up Size Included! PLUS right now Rent The Runway is offering TheItMom.com readers an exclusive 10% off promo code for ALL rentals. Just use code: SPRINGWEDDINGS

**This code is good for New Members through 3/15. 

P.S. Rent The Runway has also informed us that they have added new designers to their collection including Versace, Martin Grant, Kate Spade and more. 

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Wedding Season's Here! You Can Get 20% Off Save The Dates!

Can you believe it? Wedding season is almost here!


The dates are set, the plans are being made, and it’s about that time to let people know when the big day is. If you’re planning a wedding you need Save the Date cards.Wedding Paper Divas absolutely leads the way with Save the Date cards, calendars, and magnets. And this year, just in time, they have added tons of awesome new features and Save the Date items like these cool Circle Cards (I have to admit they are pretty stylish) and Monogrammed designs (love ‘em!).


Calendars are fun and useful to potential guests. You can check all of Wedding Paper Divas’ calendars here. Some of my other favorites are what they call the “Romantic Tab : Smoke” Save The Date Postcard and the“Haute Heraldry : Black” Save the Date Card. But really they just have so many to choose from and everyone’s tastes are different, so check them all out.


What makes Wedding Paper Divas different? Before each each order is shipped it is hand reviewed (by a real live human!) for any issues, so you’re guaranteed to receive high-quality cards. Shop their Save the Date cards today. These cards are sure to amaze family and friends. If you’re a planner and early shopper like me, you can get 20% off your entire order (25% off orders of $149 or more) when you purchase Save The Date cards through 2/16/12. Just use PROMO CODE: WEDSAVE25. 


Happy shopping!

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Getting Married This Year? Get $10 off $50 on Wedding Favors on The Knot Wedding Shop!

We've got several friends and family members getting married this year, so I thought it'd be appropriate to start searching through some hot wedding favor deals for them! Take $10 off $50 and get FREE shipping on $99+ at The Knot Wedding Shop with code SWEET10. Ends February 14th.

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What A Beautiful Life has STUNNING Wedding Dresses Under $200!

What A Beautiful Life has a Big Sale + Free Valentine's Day Socks gift + Free Shipping going on right now! You should check out their jewelry line and STUNNING wedding dresses under $200 (SERIOUSLY!). I'm in love with their prices and products!

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FREE Destination Weddings at Sandals Beaches!

Sandals Resorts are the most romantic places on earth, and the perfect place for destination weddings. In fact, my husband and I are currently planning our renewal of vows through Sandals Resorts, because they offer a spectacular collection of destination weddings and vow renewals including incomparable FREE* weddings! They're known as the leaders in destination weddings!


PLUS - you can utilize the free* destination wedding in addition to any of their travel sales! So if you're looking to travel to tropical paradise and save a big chunk, right now you can save up to 65% at Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua Resort! These types of sales don't come often, and if they do they're only available for a couple of weeks. They also have the Grand Pineapple Beach Jamaica Resort available too, if you're looking to vacation in Jamaica. 


Here's what the travel package includes:
• Accommodations
• All Meals
• Unlimited Drinks
• Landsports
• Entertainment
• Tips and Gratuities
• Sailing
• Snorkeling


*Guests are responsible for paying government and documentation fees which are $94.64 in Jamaica, $288 in Antigua, $269.40 in St. Lucia and $205 in the Bahamas. All weddings that do not meet the minimum night stay requirement will be subject to a $750 processing and administration fee, which is inclusive of government and documentation fees. All fees subject to change at any time. Reception is for bride, groom and 6 guests. Wedding themes can be customized with extra finishing touches.

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Getting Married in Las Vegas? Groupon has an Allure Wedding Chapel Deal!

For those of you planning to wed in Las Vegas --- Groupon has a steal of deal! Right now, you can  62% Off Wedding or Vow-Renewal Ceremony  at Allure Wedding Chapel! Pay $119 for Wedding or Vow-Renewal Ceremony with Officiant, Pictures, and DVD ($309.99 Value)

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Oriental Trading now has a FREE online Party Planner Service!

Oriental Trading now has a free online Party Planner service. Oriental Trading Party Planner offers access to features like a Digital Invitation Studio, online invitations you can send to guests, save the dates and tons more. Check out the linked page to start planning!

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Weddings On A Budget: 30 Ways To Save On Your Wedding

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A special wedding celebration is a memorable event many people dream of having. But rising costs can push the total bill as high as $20,000 or more. There are many ways you can cut these costs, and still have a beautiful ceremony that fits within your budget. Here are 30 suggestions in 6 categories to make that day personal, without spending a lot of money.

First, sit down and decide how much you can afford to spend, and remember that you’ll need a bit extra beyond that figure for any unexpected expenses. Make a list or worksheet of everything you’ll need. When you’re getting quotes for venues, bakeries, florists or other vendors, don’t mention the word “wedding” – use the word “party” instead. A Boston television station tested this theory and found there was a 25%-30% “marriage markup.”

Invitations, Favors, Menu Cards

• Choose single page invitations without inner envelopes, and save postage by eliminating the RSVP cards, requesting responses by phone or email instead.
• Choose printed rather than engraved invitations; you might also consider printing them yourself.
• Email your save-the-date notices.
• Make your own menu cards and invite friends to help you assemble favors and centerpieces. Food favors or a recipe booklet might be more practical and economical than meaningless dust collectors.
• The number of people you invite affects the costs for food, centerpieces, favors, and rentals. Don’t feel obligated to include dates, children, distant relatives, or coworkers.

Flowers and Decorations

• Use more greenery and buy flowers that are locally grown and in season. Include non-floral decorations like lanterns or candles. Use coupons to save on craft materials.
• Use inexpensive flowers such as carnations for filler in large alter arrangements that will only be seen at a distance.
• Rent or purchase large potted plants to frame your ceremony site, they’re cheaper than large fresh flower arrangements.
• Create your own centerpieces using wide shallow bowls filled with water and several floating blooms. There are some very attractive vases and bowls at the dollar store.
• Coordinate flowers with another bride who has booked the same day and location, so you can split the cost.
• If you’re getting married in a church, choose a date near a holiday when the church will already be decorated. If you or someone in your party can handle the prep work, you can order fresh roses or other flowers from online wholesalers or warehouse clubs. Make your own wedding bouquet.
• Skip getting married in February, when flower prices are at an annual high for Valentine’s Day.

Attire and Rings

• Shop wedding sample sales, outlets, or the Internet for discounts. Shop regular retailers instead of bridal shops to find adaptable evening gowns for the wedding party. Check to see if a shop in your area will rent a wedding dress.
• Check out the jewelry section of warehouse stores like Sam’s Club or Costco, where the prices can be as much as 30% less than a retail jewelry store. Other handmade items like headpieces and ring pillows can be found from micro-vendors selling through sites like Etsy.
• Do your own hair, nails, and makeup; make your own veil.
• Plan the wedding yourself, and save the cost of a wedding planner.
• Get dressed for the wedding at home and save the cost of a hotel room.

Ceremony and Reception

• Hold your ceremony and reception in the same location, they will usually give you a discount.
• Get married in the off season, between Nov. 1 and March 31. Skip Saturday and pick a weeknight or a Sunday instead. You’ll get a better rate for days that are in less demand.
• Have your reception in a restaurant. Rent a private room or even the whole place on a day when they would be closed. Look for a restaurant with a pretty back garden that you can set up for the ceremony, and use later for dancing. This will save the cost of renting table linens, cutlery, dishes, glasses, tables, and chairs. There is no surcharge for the candlelight and flowers on the table, it’s all covered in the price of the meal, with no extra charges like cake-cutting or corkage fees. And best of all, the parking is free.
• City parks allow weddings for a nominal fee. Look for the ones with a covered patio, fountains, or grassy picnic areas. Or choose your own back yard or that of a friend or relative.
• Local theater companies and art museums may rent out their spaces during the off-season, on dark nights, or between engagements.
• Give your friends and loved ones different roles on the wedding day to cut down the number of attendants and the associated expenses.

Refreshments

• Give the caterer a limit and choose less expensive entrees, or serve a buffet to cut down on waitstaff. Other options include a dessert reception, brunch, or lunch.
• You may be able to save some money if you can purchase some of the food in bulk; save on bar service costs by providing your own liquor, or serving only wine or no alcohol at all.
• Ask for a moderately sized decorated display cake, and use inexpensive sheet cakes in the back to feed the extra guests.

Photo, Video, Music

• Since photos and videos will be a lasting reminder of your wedding day, this may be the one area not to skimp on price. But you can opt for package deals to give you more bang for your buck. Make sure that you get a good set of pictures for yourself printed by the photographer, plus negatives or a CD of the images so you can cheaply print out extras for extended family members and friends who want pictures.
• Save on an expensive album by getting your own album and just ordering the photos themselves.
• Consider hiring a photography student.
• If you can’t afford a band or disc jockey, or just want to spend the money on your honeymoon, make a playlist on your MP3 player and appoint a friend or relative to monitor the music.

Above all, don’t borrow money to pay for the wedding, you don’t want to start your married life with debt. And pay for as much as you can with a cash-back credit card. It’s definitely possible to save without skimping.

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