Wednesday already, huh? First of all, hairstylist Daniel Gravel, who is one of the sponsors for my monthly workshop, is updating his wedding portfolio and needs a couple of models. Free wedding hair! Well, not really, just a free chance to try out possible designs for deeply discounted wedding hair later, but if you’re interested…

Until this Sunday. $100 off every bridal gown, several locations in Los Angeles to serve you, etc. Here’s the link to the promotion. They also have a cute new collection called “The Recessionista”. A lot of the dresses start under $600, so it’s worth checking out. So, tonight I’m going to the Association of Bridal…

A Practical Wedding is one of the blogs that I follow regularly. I love how their wedding “recaps” not only tell you what they did , but how. Behold, Brandi And Seena’s Is-One Wedding. Enjoy!

Every Wednesday is Wedding-Wise Wednesdays, where I give you tips for saving money while you’re planning your wedding. The thing of it is, photographs are the only thing you’re going to walk away with after your wedding day, which is why it can cost so much. Most packages cover 6-8 hours, and vary according to…

Dean McDermott Buys Wife Tori Spelling New Wedding Ring Every Year | AHN | May 12, 2009 Posted using ShareThis This is…sweet? Excessive? Both? I can’t decide, I just found it interesting: Anne Lu – Celebrity News Service News Writer Los Angeles, CA (BANG) – Tori Spelling’s husband buys her a new wedding ring every…

Pretty good, if I do say so myself. Small group, but it turned out to be just the right size – everyone was able to participate and get their questions answered, which is the whole point. Hansens’ cake – vanilla buttercream frosting over vanilla cake with chocolate-chip and vaniall frosting between the layers – rocked….

Wow, time flies pretty fast when you try and plan a workshop in three weeks. Everything’s all geared up to go, and I’m finalizing the outline in my head, and in word, even as I type. This is going to be great, and a great opportunity to help people save money. Like, actually save it….

Encore Bridals, which sells pre-owned dresses, mentioned it on their blog. They’re sending a couple of dresses, as is designer Debbie La Franchi, who’s offering dresses that we’re featured in her runway show last September. Really, REALLY well-priced. And you MIGHT be able to try them on. If you ask nicely.

Picked up this article online yesterday. I’m considering adding a green component to the Recession Bride’s Workshop next Saturday, but I’m not sure if we’re going to have enough time. You can find the article and more like it here. The wedding planner goes greenFrom invitations to caterers, how to make your big day eco-friendly….

A few of my friends took this option last year, and I can’t say that I blame them. As a matter of fact, it seemed like such a good idea that I offer an “elopement” package myself – make the appointments, reservations for dinner afterwards or whatever. There’s something refreshing about a “simple wedding”, you…