Dear Aussie bride to be,

I've done all of the background research and investigations for you.  Find out:

• How I saved 80% off my designer wedding dress (no, I didn't go second hand and I didn't make it myself from curtains)

• How I saved 50% off my flowers (and got exactly the same thing)

• How we saved 40% on our reception costs (without changing from a Saturday wedding and without changing from my dream venue)

• How we saved 50% on the photographer (and got awesome photos that people still rave about, taken by a professional)  

• How we saved 90% on the video (and got a wonderful DVD that still brings tears to my eyes)

• How we saved 50% on my shoes (with no blisters or sore feet at the end of the day!)

• How we saved 100% on the church and minister

• How we saved on the bridesmaids outfit...

• How we saved hundreds of dollars on cars (and left our wedding in a convertible)...

• How we saved on our honeymoon...
• How we used the money we saved as a deposit on a block of land and built and brand new house ... okay, so maybe that's going too far, you probably don't want to know about that - but it did happen!

That's 10 areas that I specifically saved on my wedding.  In this guide I have outlined 191 more ways to save.  These are not cheap and nasty alternatives, these are creative innovative solutions and wedding industry secrets that wedding vendors keep quiet for a reason. Just one idea could save you thousands of dolllars.

The guide is proudly Australian made, written by Australians for Australian brides.

I never thought I would have saved that much, and I was prepared to compromise on what I really wanted to save money.  But the good news is, I didn't have to, and you don't either.  

I remember when I was planning my wedding that friends and family constantly told me that I couldn't have it all, and that I would have to give and take in some areas.  At the time my fiance and I really wanted to buy a home for us to live in, so I knew I was going to have to be clever if I wanted it all.  Well, I'm proud to say that I didn't have to compromise at all, and I managed to have my little girl fantasy wedding, and buy a home.

But, because I don't intend on getting married again, and I can't bear all of my research and planning to go to waste, my husband and I have decided to share our discoveries with the hope that we can help make other brides wedding dreams come true.  This is the most romantic time in your life - the worse than something going wrong on your wedding day is looking back on your special day with regrets.

My husband and I have compiled months and months of research into what we think are the best 201 tips for saving on your wedding.  These tips are broken down into the key areas of:

The Dress    

The Bridesmaid Dresses
The Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire   
The Shoes  
Hair, Makeup & Jewellery    
The Ceremony    
The Reception Venue    
The Catering    
The Drinks    
The Cake    
The Bonbonniere    
The Music    
The Flowers    
The Photos    
The Transport    
The Bridal Shower, Hen’s Night & Buck’s Night    
Invitations    
The Gifts    
The Honeymoon 

So what are you waiting for?  You can start saving and plan your dream wedding today!

Start reading the free guide here:

The Bridesmaid Dresses
The Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire   
The Shoes  
Hair, Makeup & Jewellery    
The Ceremony    
The Reception Venue    
The Catering    
The Drinks    
The Cake    
The Bonbonniere    
The Music    
The Flowers    
The Photos    
The Transport    
The Bridal Shower, Hen’s Night & Buck’s Night    
Invitations    
The Gifts    
The Honeymoon 

Any tips that you think we should add to The Smart Bride Guide? Share your ideas with other brides!
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