How to Save Money on a Wedding When You Like to Party (Part 1!)

<p>Jen and Jill talk wedding ceremonies - specifically the most expensive parts including; rings, dress, venue, flowers, and photographer. Of course, the internet is roped into the conversation and the Frugal Friends dialogue about key tips to saving money on &apos;the big day&apos;. The Friends even share their own frugal fails, so you don&apos;t have to make the same mistakes! Stay tuned for &apos;Part II&apos; where the Frugal Friends will explore frugal ways to throw a killer reception!</p><p><b>Notable Notes</b></p><ul><li><b>What the Internet has to say</b><ul><li><a href='https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelwmiller/insanely-smart-ways-to-save-money-on-your-wedding?utm_term=.kdZ0P0Ywn#.obrZqZmr5'>BuzzFeed Article</a></li><li>Rachel outlines 33 ways to save money on your wedding. Tips on everything from day of the week, to choosing the right vendors are covered. <ul><li><b>What Jen and Jill have to say</b><ul><li>Jen likes #4 outside vendors, and #15 venues with visual appeal</li><li>Jill disagrees on #2 - &apos;taking your time&apos;</li></ul></li></ul></li><li><a href='https://www.womangettingmarried.com/save-money-wedding-dresses/'>Woman Getting Married Article</a></li><li>Jen Goldenburg takes a close look at wedding dresses, and shares 5 ways to save money on this important element. <ul><li><b>What Jen and Jill have to say</b><ul><li>Jen likes #5 non-wedding gown - obviously because this is what she did!</li><li>Jill shares her frugal fail. Pictures below!</li><li> [caption id=&quot;attachment_89&quot; align=&quot;alignnone&quot; width=&quot;181&quot;] The dress Jill thought she was getting[/caption] </li><li> [caption id=&quot;attachment_88&quot; align=&quot;alignnone&quot; width=&quot;199&quot;] The dress Jill actually got[/caption] </li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></li><li><b>Most Expensive Parts of A Wedding - What the Frugal Friends did</b><ul><li>Venue<ul><li>Jen - a shuffle board court!</li><li>Jill - cheapest church in town that could seat 300!</li></ul></li><li>Rings<ul><li>Jen - Pawn Shop Haggling</li>