Weddings by Michelle

Complete your bridesmaids ensemble with a clutch!!

This lovely chiffon rose clutch by Mary Norton prices out at $995

The good news is, we have found a similar clutch by Sondra Roberts  for only $98!! You can select from a variety of colors to coordinate perfectly with your wedding!!

You already know we think Ms. Vera Wang can do no wrong, and these menu cards are no exception! With a gorgeous scrolled font in an eye popping saffron color, you might want to plan your wedding just around the menu cards. We love that you can chose from 22 ink hues, but the this letterpress option is a bit steep at $803 for 150 guests.

Over at Minted.com we found this lovely menu card with a similar scrolled print donned with a cute quote “eat, drink, and be married.” With four-color combinations on a luxurious soft cotton, this budget friendly option is a steal for only $228 for 150 cards!

What fab and thrifty finds have you come across in your wedding planning? Feel free to share in the comments!

Adding a bridal belt to your wedding dress for the big day adds a little bit of sass and sparkle that brings out your personality.

The lovely company of Untamed Pearls created a gorgeous belt as part of their Lux Collection- a perfect fit for our luxe feature. With a full 18 inches of clear rhinestones and silver beading, a beautiful scallop shape and a ribbon tie, the belt is available in six different colors for $525.

The good news is that we found another belt from the BCGirls on Etsy that is just as swoon worthy for a quarter of the price! The sash is handmade with delicately placed Swarovski Crystals and silver glass beads that are made to order in your choice of ribbon color.  The belt looks virtually seamless on a wedding dress, like it was always suppose to be there and at $121 we think it’s a steal!

What fab and thrifty finds have you come across in your wedding planning? Feel free to share in the comments!

Guest books are a wonderful addition to any wedding day! We love the new trend  for guest book “wishing cards”- your guests have the opportunity not only to wish you well, but to give advice that you can cherish and reflect on in the years to come.

BHLDN, has these very special embroidered cards in a luxe gold and cream. The cards are created for you guests to share their well wishes for the two of you, but at $38 for a set of 25, you’ll potentially need to budget for hundreds of dollars to ensure each guest has the opportunity to wish you well.

Cut the Cake Designs, has created a wonderful set of cards that double as an address set as well. The sets range in price but are personal favorite donned with a ‘hitched and happy’ bunting comes in at $44 for a set of 200 cards with alphabet dividers in a gorgeous wooden box to hold all the well wishes.

What fab and thrifty finds have you come across in your wedding planning? Feel free to share in the comments!

Have a lot of out of town friends and family traveling so they can be there to celebrate on your wedding day?  Consider delivering  thoughtfully put together welcome bags  filled with you and your future hubby’s local favorites, to start off your guests’ wedding weekend on the right foot.

We found these whimsical totes on Wedzu from Melangerie Inc. that don a very fitting ‘Tie The Knot’ saying in either an aqua or lavender hue. At $12 a tote for 20 the grand total would be $240, which may leave little leftover to spend on filling these  gorgeous totes.

Luckily, the super stylish Wedding Chicks have the perfect budget solution with 20 totes for $100! And for more bang for your buck there are over 30 design choices with customizable colors. Certain designs involve adding your groom and your names and wedding date that add a very special personal touch! With so many to choose from you might not be able to pick just one!

What fab and thrifty finds have you come across in your wedding planning? Feel free to share in the comments!

Fall is already on are doorstep and winter is just around the corner. For all of our fall and winter brides, we suggest getting a super sassy cover up, fashionably called a bolero. This way if you have a back and shoulder baring frock you can keep a little warmer when braving the outdoors.

Our first bolero comes from none other than BHLDN (okay- we’re officially obsessed with them!). This ribboned candy bolero with a baby capped sleeve, in a silk cotton fabric will wrap you in total luxury. But the $150 price tag may be a little bit over your budget.

Anthropology however, has a close second for only $88. With gorgeously laid ruffles in a light candy colored pink with a sweet little hook and eye closure, it will add a soft delicate touch to any wedding gown.

What fab and thrifty finds have you come across in your wedding planning? Feel free to share in the comments!

During your wedding day, you will be captured on camera throughout all of the festivities. We know you will look fabulous in your wedding gown but you also need to look stylish while you’re getting ready, and these gorgeous robes could be a lovely addition to your wedding day wardrobe!

This silk robe by Doie Lounge in white and silver with an Japanese inspiration will put you in the zen mood, while preparing for such an important day. With a price tag of $136, it might not be too ‘zen’ for your budget though.

Have no fear as the lovely designers at Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie put together a collection of kimono inspired robes with beautiful floral and paisley patterns. Created out of the feather-soft Indian cotton voile, this robe features a sash and inner tie. We guarantee you’ll look back on your pre-ceremony photos and be glad you picked one of these up!

What fab and thrifty finds have you come across in your wedding planning? Feel free to share in the comments!

On your big day it’s a fun idea to add pretty little details that will catch all of your guests eyes.

Bride and Groom chair signs are all of the wedding blogs! BHLDN has a pair of sparkle donned bride and groom banners perfect to swag across the backs of your chairs and the rehearsal.

At $68 they will add a touch of luster and richness to the affair. It’s also, however, a bit rich for your wallet.

Delightful Decoration on Etsy will create a custom pair of chair signs for around $20 and we’re positively in love with them. With your choice of gorgeous paper and ribbon, they will be sure to tie the reception together.

What deals have you come across during the wedding planning process? Be sure to share in the comments below!

Fold over clutches are all the rage, and are the perfect accessory to dress up or down an outfit. They can also double as a perfect bridesmaid gift, that they can use the day of the wedding.

Clair Vivier has created a simply amazing clutch available in a wide variety of color combinations from aqua with neon, pink and orange, to the more subdued colors of grey and camel.

With a price tag of $149, you might consider splurging for yourself but all of the bridesmaids might break your budget.

Etsy came through once again with designer Edens Wake who created a lovely clutch in a variety of colors ranging from a sweet buttercup yellow, turquoise, grey, rust orange, and so many more!

These darling little purses are made from a soft hemp cotton blend creating a flawless gift for your bridesmaids.

What great deals have you found in the wedding planning process? Be sure to share in the comments below!

Boys will be boys, so let’s help them show their GQ side with some fun flasks as a thank you gift for sharing in your special day!

Jackglass put together an amazing Mad Men-esque stainless steel flask with whimsical variety of mustaches and the initial of the groomsmen.

But at a whopping $144 for a set of six, you might rethink this very unique gift.

The good news? Whimsy and Ink offers an equally amazing set of any 5 flasks for $85!

There extensive collection includes colorful backgrounds with a variety of mustaches, to a variety of other fun and quirky designs.

What great deals have you found in the wedding planning process? Be sure to share in the comments below!