BRONZE BUDGET BRIDE

This was the dress I got married in  March 15th, 2006 ago at the County Clerk's Office. I bought it for $10.00 off a clearance rack at a Kohl's Department store. My husband loved me in it and it was a perfectly warm day so it was perfect. The quality is great, it hugged me in all the right places and the 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!

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!

Here's a Sugar Cookie recipe you can watch then try your hand at making the recipe below.

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!.

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Don't let your eyes fool you because you are looking at a room that cost over $50, 000 to create. I am not sure of the total, but the cost does add up when you have custom, mirrorred tables and special dark, imported rose centerpieces.



It look simple, but it would be very difficult to find tables like that very affordable, but you can creat a version of that room that is sure to impress.

Since most venues already include tables, and white table clothes, we are going to work and adding the silver tones and we'll start with an over-lay!

Silver Satin Table Over-lay - $9.99



To give the mirror effect, we will add a round mirror beneath each foral pieces.

10" Round Centerpiece Display Mirror  - $2.39 each







The next step is to add the floral arrangement. Watch the video on how to arrange them.

Watch the video below to see how simple it is.




200 Red Ecuadorian Roses : $199.99

 



7½" Jardin Glass Vase - $1.00



Add some votive candles to the table, at least ten to create that relax, romantic feel.

Candles and Heart Votive Holders-12/pk - $9.99

 

"An icon of true love, handcrafted into a romantic candle. These long stemmed rose candles will look great at each place setting or on a table at the reception. Each rose candle comes complete with green fabric leaves and stem and they are available in red, or white. Each rose measures approx 8 inches tall with the flower itself approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. Candle comes individually boxed in an 8 inch long clear showcase cylinder box complete with pearlized lattice decorative strip and sheer organza ribbon. Candle is available in Red only."

To find wedding favors like this and many more, click on the My Wedding Favors advertisement on the  right of the page!

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