How to Save on your (Royal) Wedding Day: Part 2

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How to Save an extra $160 on your (Royal) Wedding Day

inspired by the upcoming Royal Wedding between Prince William & Kate Middleton.

Together with the $270 savings from Part 1 - that's a total of $430 in savings so far.

Don't forget to check back for my other savings tips!

I'm a big believer that the little things add up.

Especially when you attach the word "wedding" to any of it.

So here's a few of the SMALL ways I BIG saved when it came to my wedding day.

Including:

Something Borrowed & Something Blue.

This photo makes me think of the leg lamp from a Christmas Story. Anyone, anyone??

1. Something Blue: Order your Garter Set from Etsy

Heirloom Venice Lace Garter Set $33.50

Lacey White & Blue Garter Set $17.99

Consider ordering a handmade garter from Etsy. I was less than thrilled by the cheapos I found at the bridal shops when I was shopping. So I turned to Etsy and found a gorgeous one for a reasonable price from the garterlady. A $40 price tag included heirloom bridal lace, one to keep, one to toss & included that "something blue" since she sews a little blue satin ribbon inside each garter. Spend a few minutes to search on ETSY and you'll not only support a local crafter, but most likely get a higher quality piece for less.

2. Somethings Borrowed

Like I mentioned earlier, when all those little wedding purchases are added up at the end, they can really tack on a hefty amount to your wedding budget. Consider crossing off "something borrowed" from your list by consulting your friends and family to see what they might have to contribute to your special day.

Slips & Wedding Attire

(save $60-$120)

Can you really tell I'm wearing a borrowed brasselette?

I borrowed one of my best friend brasselette who was married a couple years before me.

She's like a sister to me. We raided each other's closets in high school, so why not share something on our wedding day?

By borrowing this item I saved about $60. Unfortunately she didn't wear a slip so I can to go ahead with that purchase. But if any of my friends need a slip, I have one sitting in my closet that will save them $60.

A-line skirt slip from David's Bridal $59

Brasselette from David's Bridal $55

Veils & Headpieces

(save $100-200)

Yes, the wind was actually blowing my veil away!

Another item I knew I ended up saving big on was my wedding veil. I've always loved the photos of my mom wearing her cathedral length wedding veil & knew I wanted to wear a veil on my wedding day. After trying on several at the bridal shop, we decided to go home and see how my mom's veil would look with my dress. With a few minor adjustments made by my seamstress mother in-law it was updated and tailored to match my dress. And considering cathedral veils cost upwards of $100, this was quite a savings. And I got to wear my mom's veil.

So before you commit a couple hundred dollars of your wedding budget to wedding attire accessories, consider borrowing from some former brides.

You just might save an extra $160.

Check out Part 1 to see how making my own boutonnieres & wedding favors saved me $270 on my wedding day!