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Budget Bride: Your Dream Wedding On A Budget!
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items Planning a wedding on limited time or low funds? This is the list for you! As a 2026 Bride who planned a small wedding in a week, these are the things I would recommend getting! You don't have to break the bank to make your dream wedding happen!
Sections
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The Dress
Accessories
Invitations
Venue/Reception
The Dress
Lets address the most important thing first: the dress and how to dress it!
I wore a simple $100 wrap dress for my wedding. They are very affordable and allow for many different styles! If this isn't your vibe, that's okay! I would recommend looking into white prom dresses (some are very bridely and a lot more affordable tha...
Ivory White Multiway Convertible Infinity Dress
I absolutely LOVE a Cathedral Veil! They give you the opportunity to elevate your look so much!
Light ivory wedding veil cathedral length V204C
I used a dress belt to hide the wrap part of my dress! There are a ton of different ones on Etsy to choose from.
LISALI Sparkly Wedding Belt, Bridal Belt Sash, Rhinestone Belt, Long Crystal Belt, Crystal Bridal Belt, Wedding Dress Belts
Soooo useful! I used this for literally every aspect of my outfit. My dress was a little too long so I used the tape to shorten it, I used it at the v-neck to feel more secure, used it to keep the belt exactly where I wanted it, and used it to keep m...
Hem Tape - Amazon.com
Accessories
The dress is done, now lets accessorize!
Blue heels for your something blue! I loved this idea so much!
Vince Camuto Ableen Pump
Don't forget your garter! Etsy and Walmart have a lot of options!
TELOLY 2026 New Garters for Bride,Elegant Lace Wedding Garter for Bride,For Wedding,Engagement,Anniversary,Sparkling Rhinestone Garters for Special Occasions,White,L
Add a necklace and earrings to complete your look! I'm bias to pearls, I think they give a very elegant look, but wear whatever speaks to you! You can also wear your mother's or grandmother's jewelry as your something borrowed!
Elegant Gold Pearl Necklace and Earring Set with Bracelet for Wedding
Choose a bouquet! This is the one I had, simple and inexpensive from Walmart. Again, Walmart and Etsy can be your best friends in this department! Choose your style, color, and if you want real or fake flowers.
Artificial White Peony Flower Bouquet, 11.8" , by Way To Celebrate
Press on nails are a great, budget friendly idea! So many beautiful styles and colors to choose from!
Vintage Botanical Press On Nails | Hand Painted Lily Calla Floral Gold Frame Elegant Luxury Nails Set
Invitations
Invitations do not have to cost an arm and leg! Consider using templates, or even hand written invites with pretty envelopes.
Etsy invitation templates are a life saver when it comes to budgeting! Choose a template, get some cardstock, and print!
Dusty Blue Wedding Invitations | Wedding Invitation Suite | Wedding Suite | Wedding Details Card | RSVP Card | Wedding Invitation Template
These are such pretty envelops! Plenty of color options and you can choose the exact number you need.
Blue Floral Wedding Invitation Envelopes, Grandmillenial Rose Lined Envelopes for Wedding, Toile Envelope Liner, "Floral Whisper in Blue"
If you want to add a little more character to your invitations, a wax seal is the way to go! So classy and elegant!
Custom Wax Seal Stamp Kit frame Personalized Wedding logo wax seal stamp leaf Initials Wax Seal Stamp
Venue/Reception
Lets set up! Some things may need to be DIY to save some money, so here are my recommendations!
Chair covers are a great options if you're wanting a classier look!
VEVOR 100 Pcs White Polyester Spandex Chair Covers
If you're not a fan of full seat covers or you're having a chruch wedding, these are a great alternative!
VitalCozy 24 Set Wedding Aisle Chair Sashes
These are great for a reception! A set is so convenient for a party like this!
Nervure 350PCS Gold Plastic Plates Set
This would be so pretty over the bride and groom table!
Veryhome 3Pcs 7.2Ft White Wisteria Garland
For a decorative look at the reception!
10 Pack White Round 120in Stain Resistant Tablecloths