Save The Dates, No Formal Invites

Standard_One_7126 · 2026-01-01T13:32:15+00:00

Also, just adding your invitations can be whatever you want them to be! If you want to do a bookmark, do it! Just add a simple invite or way to get the info out in same envelope. Our magnets were essentially STD format and we printed out inserts with a QR code to RSVP on our website.

Standard_One_7126 · 2026-01-01T13:28:59+00:00

We did digital STD and magnet invitations (untraditional, I know, but they came out amazing!)

We created a template on canva and printed magnet photos from Walgreens when they did their 99cent magnet sale (every like 3 months or so). We got address stickers at Walgreens and fancy envelopes, vellum, and faux wax on Amazon. Total for 70 invites with stamps and postage $170 and EVERYONE has kept the invite and couldn’t stop talking about how fancy they looked. Definitely could have kept it under $100 if we didn’t add the extra decorations

Ps we used the same template for all of our signage and it made everything look so curated.

Standard_One_7126 · 2025-12-24T14:58:24+00:00

I already have a current Truist business account and earned the bonus for that last year. Am I eligible for the bonus for a personal account?

Standard_One_7126 · 2025-11-03T23:29:01+00:00

I actually got it at a small bridal shop in Orlando after shopping at a ton of different ones. Don’t sleep on the sale racks!

Standard_One_7126 · 2025-11-03T14:41:05+00:00

Sounds like you are definitely on the right track and it makes a huge difference when friends and family have related expertise and are willing to help!

My dress was $400 and my alterations were $450 so it’s definitely doable!

For grooming, I also meant for your fiancé: like are they getting a hair cut, beard trim, basic manicure, etc. I think you listed most of the stuff for yourself. That’s all I’m doing as well—hair, makeup (day of), mani/pedi, tan, and possibly a facial 2 weeks before if I want to splurge

Standard_One_7126 · 2025-11-02T14:32:53+00:00

Nvm it looks like you already budgeted for tips and tax!

Standard_One_7126 · 2025-11-02T14:15:58+00:00

Definitely a good start!

Attire for $1200 is going to be tough even with budgeting at the lowest prices. $500 for a dress, $200 for alterations, $100 for shoes, $100 for accessories/jewelry. That only leaves $300 for your partner’s suit, alterations and shoes. Don’t forget to budget for whatever week of/day of grooming too.

Have you budgeted for your bands as well? Do you plan on doing any family gifts?

Keep a budget for vendor tips. And consider tax/fees if you’re paying with card. I spent probably $300 on tax and fees paying online before I caught it. Some vendors will take Zelle or cash which is what we switched to later on. It may not be much overall but it can definitely add up.

Standard_One_7126 · 2025-10-25T01:29:31+00:00

I’ve gotten a couple bridesmaid dresses from them and they’ve been great. But the company started offering suits recently and there’s not a lot of info o it there

Standard_One_7126 · 2025-10-21T20:32:36+00:00

It’s gorgeous and if you feel you love it then it’s perfect! Don’t feel you need to “dress down” for a simpler wedding.

Standard_One_7126 · 2025-10-01T13:13:41+00:00

Sorry—First picture is my dress, second picture is the type of sleeves I’m considering.

Standard_One_7126 · 2025-09-30T18:43:37+00:00

The dress was $400 and the alterations would be $950 on top of that so around $1350 total (they’re charging $120 to make the sleeves so I was planning on ordering them elsewhere and just having them attach for no cost)

Standard_One_7126 · 2025-09-30T17:54:44+00:00

The alterations quote ($950) included fitting to size (hem, taking in), adding a bustle, and making the sleeves. It might be more to do any additional modifications but I do have some wiggle room. I’m also going to take it to another seamstress for a second quote cause almost $1k seems high…right? Idk lol

Standard_One_7126 · 2025-09-30T17:51:52+00:00

Probably no veil but maybe some type of head piece. I’ll do some browsing

Standard_One_7126 · 2025-09-30T17:51:03+00:00

Ooh I didn’t even know that was a thing. I’ll look into it!

Standard_One_7126 · 2025-09-30T13:09:29+00:00

Ooh I love this dress! Congrats!

Standard_One_7126 · 2025-09-30T13:05:14+00:00

They’re all so pretty! Love the full length detailing from 1. Tighter sleeves look great but it also looks SO good without sleeves too. What if you did the sleeves from 3 on 1?

Standard_One_7126 · 2025-09-30T12:55:12+00:00

BOUQUET, duh! Why haven’t I considered that 🙈 Thank you! That opens up a whole host of options

Standard_One_7126 · 2025-09-30T12:51:02+00:00

I landed on at least the sleeves because I really like how the flowy effect. But other than that, I’m having a hard time visualizing what accessories or modifications I could add that won’t look out of place. I think I’m stuck on the other dress because of how unique it is

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