It’s no secret that if you aren’t careful, you can rack up a major wedding bill before you say “I Do.” You can have the day of your dreams without sacrificing piles of cash if you make a few smart, sneaky choices. Here are a few easy swaps for line items in your wedding budget […]

It’s no secret that if you aren’t careful, you can rack up a major wedding bill before you say “I Do.” You can have the day of your dreams without sacrificing piles of cash if you make a few smart, sneaky choices. Here are a few easy swaps for line items in your wedding budget that will leave you with a little extra cash (perfect for your honeymoon fund)!

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Champagne Toast

Swap budget Prosecco for expensive champagne for your toast. Most people will be a bit tipsy already and not notice the difference!
Jewelry

Swap cubic zirconia earrings for real diamond studs. Literally, nobody will notice?your ears aren’t something people are going to be admiring on your wedding day when there’s so much else to look at (hello, gorgeous dress).

Flowers

Swap peonies for hydrangeas. Hydrangeas are a great floral for bouquets because they’re relatively inexpensive, and similar to peonies, their rounded shape will fill out your bouquet nicely. Peonies, on the other hand, tend to cost a pretty penny.

Tasha Seccombe

Shoes

Swap designer footwear for budget heels. Again, nobody’s going to be looking ...