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Wedding Must-Haves for the Lowkey Bride
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items Weddings are expensive enough. This isn't your typical “must-haves” list. It's full of items that you wouldn't typically see on those kinds of lists, but are perfect for the bride who wants to save money, but still get the most out of her engagement ...
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Decor
Apparel
Other
Stationery
Decor
We used these to stick in the floral centerpieces to hold pictures of us!
Golden Heart Shape Card Holders
We thrifted picture frames and not all of them had the stands attached. We also had a custom wedding plate and wanted a way to display it. These were perfect for both of those things!
Black Metal Display Stands
Honestly, this isn't cheap, BUT you can make it as cheap or as expensive as you like and it's so customizable. There are some really expensive signs out there, and this gets the job done.
Custom LED Neon Sign
These candle holders are small, but cute! They're good quality and small enough that they give you flexibility with placement.
Assorted Blue Votive Candle Holders
Add some flowers in a vase, and put these underneath and it really elevates the tables!
Cheesecloth Table Runner
Apparel
Men's ties don't have to be complicated. This brand has many colors, and the texture and quality is perfect.
Solid Color Tie and Pocket Square Hankerchief
Let's be honest, who wants to be dancing in heels all night?
Womens Memory Foam Flip Flops
When you're getting ready the day of, the last thing you want is to have to pull a t-shirt or sweatshirt over your head and risk ruining it. This is a perfect solution. It's comfy and soft and not silky like some of the others are.
Women's Button Down Pajamas Set
Something that doesn't need to be expensive, but can be. If you're looking for something simple, but effective, this is your go-to!
Tulle Veils with Comb
Prioritize comfy over cute, but this happens to be both! The heels are short enough to where you can probably walk in them without falling, and it'll take longer for your feet to hurt. Again, simple but effective. And people probably won't be seeing ...
Ankle Strap Chunky Heel
You're likely going to be in heels for a good amount of the day. These will help ease the pain a little bit.
Dr. Scholl's Ball of Foot Cushions for High Heels
For when the reception and dancing starts!!
Sequin Cocktail Dress
I had this in pink and loved it so much, I got it in white too. It's SO sparkly, and so comfy. Most tight-fitted dresses make me feel like I can't breathe but this isn't like that at all. The material is slightly itchy, but not uncomfortable.
Glitter Mini Dress
Another cute reception dress
Women’s Flapper Dresses with All-Over Fringe
Other
Personalized coozies can be so expensive. Not to mention, it can be hard to find exactly the way you want. I bought this with some heat transfer vinyl (also in this list) to make our own and they turned out perfectly!
Blank Can Cooler Sleeves
The number of things that need steamed is kind of absurd. This steamer is cheap and small, making it the perfect addition to the wedding pile.
Travel Steamer
I will say, I was worried about using this because I was worried it would tarnish my ring. I've been using it maybe twice a month with no issues! Leaves the ring super sparkly and perfect for when you can't or don't want to take it to the jeweler.
CONNOISSEURS Diamond Dazzle Stik
I love things that sparkle. I used these to make custom His & Hers champagne flutes, and to bedazzle my veil. It comes with 3000 rhinestones so you can make things sparkle until your eyes hurt!
Transparent Rhinestones for Bedazzling
I have a problem with my finger size fluctuating quite a bit. This helps me ring stay on when it's cold, but when it gets hot and my fingers swell a little, I can take the sizer off and it fits perfectly. It's a much better alternative than taking th...
Ring Sizers for Loose Rings
My biggest fear is losing my ring, something so incredibly special to me. I wear these while on vacations or in high-crime areas so if I lose the ring, at least it's not the real one!
Silicone Wedding Ring For Women
We did a polaroid guest book because we wanted something intentional and be reminded of who was with us on our special day.
FUJIFILM Instax Mini Instant Film Twin Pack
We DIY'ed our own deserts rather than going through a bakery, and this was perfect for easy transport and portion sizing.
Clear Plastic Dessert Cups with Dome Lids & Spoons
This is one of those things where we're probably never going to use again and it felt silly to me to spend a lot of money on something like that.
Cake Cutting Set for Wedding
I wanted a ring box that held all three rings. It's soft, and small so it can fit in a pocket or small purse, and fits many sizes of rings!
Velvet Oval Ring Box
Stationery
One thing that shocked me is how expensive stationery can be. It adds up so fast. So we DIY'ed our save the dates and invitations and used these envelopes!
A7 White Self Seal Envelopes 100 Pack
We wanted wax seal stamps, but we didn't want to buy/learn how to do it the proper way. This was the perfect shortcut. The adhesive is strong, the quality is great, and honestly, you might not even be able to tell it's not real wax.
Wax Seal Stickers
We made newspaper wedding programs with fun little sections, and we wanted it to have that "authentic" newspaper feel. This is perfect for that!
Vintage Paper
The second part to the polaroid guest book. After their pictures develop, they can tape them in here however they want to, and write little notes or sign their name. I loved the amount of flexibility with a guest book like this.
Blank Spiral Notebook
If you want to preserve your vows more than just a regular piece of paper, this is a cute and inexpensive way of doing so.
Wedding Vow Books