If you are looking for an alternative to a floral bouquet, I've found an interesting option. Feather fans for you and your bridesmaids from $8.95.

Marabou Feather Fan SKY BLUE w/ PEACOCK 24" x 14" Fans: $14.95

Marabou Feather Fan WINE 20" x 12" Mardi Gras Fans: $8.95

Check out the selection at:
http://stores.ebay.com/Feather-Store_Feather-Fans_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ3430994QQftidZ2QQtZkm

This was the dress I got married in three years ago at a Justice of The Peace. The cost was $10.00 from a clearance rack at a Kohl's Department store. My husband loved me in it and it was a perfectly warm day March 15, 2006 so it was perfect. The quality,was great, it hugged me in all the right places and teh little stretch in it made me feel that much more pulled together.

The original price of the dress..... you won't believe it was $99.00. So my advice is to always keep your eyes out for that  bargain!

Hi everyone, my name is Jenn. I'm engaged to a wonderful man whom 8 years ago accepted me and my 1 year old daughter. Today we have 2 boys together. So that would make me a mother o 3 wonderful kids. I have an 9, soon to be 10 years old daughter, a 5 year old son and a 6 month old son. I couldnt be happier. I love my family which is why after I had my 6 month old i decided to stay home with him. I currently do not work but I do have my hands full. I never thought that being a stay at home mommy would be so hard. Theres more to it then I thought.

So my future husband and I shall be married on May 15th 2009. I am so excited. We actually have been engaged for quite sometime. 6 years to be exact. lol. I was always scared of the thought of getting married. I have seen the best couple break up after a short time of being married. My sister for an example. Her and her husband were together for 6 years before they decided to get married, then 6 months later they got divorced.

My man and I have been through so much together, we fought, had money problems, been evicted, no electricty, no food and there have been plenty of times where we just wanted to give up and go our seperate ways and start over. All of that is a blur now and we couldnt be happier. Circumstances have changed tremendously. You know what they say though.......what doesnt break you makes you stronger and I will live by that forever because it's true. So if there ever becomes a time you feel like giving up. Look deep into your heart and remember the good times. Patience is a virture and if you just hold on things will change for the better.

Don't want to do your centerpieces yourself? Well another way you can have gorgeous centerpieces without having to spend a bundle is buy ordering them already made from ProFlowers.com! With the free vase offer for under $200.00 you can have 10 complete, gorgeous centerpieces for you reception without having to do the work yourself of putting them together. So just click HERE to find these Peruvian Lilies with free vase online for just $19.99!

If you just need flowers to make a corsages, you can buy a bouquet from Walmart for just $3.99.  You usually get at least 6 roses  that are usually unopened but comes into full bloom after two days.

1/2" Iridescent Corsage Ribbon with Silver Wired Edge - 20 yds: $5.99

http://www.afloral.com/Floral-Supplies/Ribbon/1-2-Opalesque-Iridescent-Ribbon-with-Silver-Edge-20-yds



Dark Green Stem-wrap Floral Tape: $1.99

http://www.afloral.com/Floral-Supplies/Bouquet-Supplies_2/Floratape-Stemwrap-2-rolls-per-pack-30-yds-each-Green

100 Clear Favor Bags - $14.95

If you are trying to cut cost but still want to offer your guest a favor. Bake some cookies and add one to one of these clear favor bags for your guest.  Guest always love edible favors, so as long as the cookies are tasty, it will be a hit!

Click here to get them at theKnot Wedding Shop!

First here's a Sugar Cookie recipe you can watch and then try a hand at making these cookies yourself.

Grandma Minnie's Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) .
2. Over a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar. Cut in butter and blend with a pastry blender until mixture resembles cornmeal. Stir in lightly beaten egg, cream, and vanilla. Blend well. Dough may be chilled, if desired.
3. On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Sprinkle with sugar; cut into desired shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until delicately brown.

Recipe courtesy allrecipes.com

It's not fancy but it's elegant and affordable, so if want it, you can buy it at Walmart.com here or in store for $12.97!.

These adorable little guys won't go with my colors/theme but I came across this picture and had to SHARE! The simplicity! The creativity! The next-to-nothing-cost! Imagine the possibilities! Well, I hope someone else is as excited about this idea as I am :) I'm actually thinking of using something similar as bar decorations, just for some added floral fun! :)

At www.eyeslipsface.com you can find beauty products from elf at very affordable prices. I personally love the eye make-up kits since they are easy to use and comes with instructions that are easy to understand. Plus they are just $5.00.
 

"Be your own makeup artist! With one of the instructional themed Get the Look Kits, you will have an on hand resource guide and products to create your professional look in minutes. That’s right - a look with 5 products for $5 in 5 minutes! " Check them all out at: http://www.eyeslipsface.com/products.asp?dept_id=1158