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Amazon Deal of the Day on iDOO Heated Blankets and Throws

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February 20, 2023 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Today only, save up to 50% off iDOO Heated Blankets & Throws!

Relax in luxury comfort with iDOO plush heated throw blanket. Use the controller to easily turn on/off the blanket and adjust heating levels. 3 heating levels from 75℉ to 110℉ will meet your different comfort needs. 2Hrs auto-off timer makes it safer to use. The 7ft long power cord allows you to freely recline on the couch, snooze on the sofa, lie in bed, and relax anywhere. No matter which side you use, you will feel extremely warm and cozy. One side is luxurious flannel, the other side of it is ultra-soft bunny fur. Both sides have a great heat preservation effect to deliver further warmth.

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Oster Merrion 10 Pc Metallic Red Non-Stick Cookware Set

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February 19, 2023 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

No need to sacrifice performance for style with the Oster Merrion 10 Pc Metallic Red Non-Stick Cookware Set! This set is constructed of high-quality aluminum. Elevate your meals with fast, even heating for perfectly cooked foods, and clean with ease thanks to the nonstick interior. Manufactured without PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium for safe, fume-free cooking, these pieces will unlock healthy cooking and let you tackle any recipe! Heat-resistant handles provide cool, confident grips that stay sturdy even after repeated use. Tempered glass lids allow easy monitoring of cooking progress.

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Amazon Deal of the Day on Beckham Gel Pillows

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February 19, 2023 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Today only, save on Beckham Hotel Collection Gel Pillows!

Unlike a memory foam pillow, our side sleeper pillow is designed to make life as easy as counting sheep! Simply pop them in the washer and tumble dry. Whether you’re a supine sleeper, a power napper, or you love a sideways siesta – our cooling pillows for sleeping can accommodate! The plush bounce-back design will shape to your favorite position.

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Disney Princess Birthday Party Ideas

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February 18, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Birthday, Crafts, Facebook, Games, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media

Girl, put on your crown and princess dress. This post is full of exciting Princess Birthday Party Ideas. Enjoy princess birthday cakes, party foods, crafts, princess-themed party games, party favors, and more! If the crown fits, wear it!

Your little princess is turning another year older. You know what that means. Bring on the crowns, costumes, sparkles, fancy food, and all things pink. It’s time for a princess party!

Before we begin, let’s set the foundation for hosting a princess party and then learn how to create your on DIY Disney Princess Birhdtay Party on a budget!

How do you host a princess party?

Guess what, it’s easy to keep a princess party at a low-cost. There are plenty of great DIY princess birthday party ideas that you can do yourself.

Become a great princess party host when your try some of these fun money-saving ideas

Have DIY Dress Up

For a princess party, you need plenty of great props. Many little princesses might come dressed up, however, others might be looking for a few fun accessories to adorn. Princess props include costumes, wands, and crowns. No need to spend on expensive Disney brand items. Grab knock-offs at The Dollar Tree or a set of fun dress-up items on Amazon. You can use the actual event to make your own princess wands with wooden dowels, ribbons, and more.

Create DIY Entertainment

Princess characters for hire can get quite costly. Saving on birthday party entertainment is actually quite easy. These memorable princess party games are perfect for keeping your young queens active and entertained. In addition to kids’ party games, try some of the princess party activities like wand-making, nail painting, and princess training. While you do such magical crafts, turn on process movies in the background.

Go on a Magical Treasure Hunt

In addition to fun process games and party activities, you can offer a royal treasure hunt filled with finding Disney princess party favors or birthday presents for the guest of honor. Grab a scavenger hunt based on your party location like an at-home scavenger hunt, outdoor scavenger hunt, or even a birthday party scavenger hunt. With each clue, have small mementos including necklaces, rings, crowns, candy, or birthday presents.

Narrow Down Your Disney Princess Theme

Narrow down your Disney princess party ideas by choosing a specific princess. For example, if your child loves cinderella, have a blue, silver, and white color palette to direct your princess decor ideas. Create fun DIY balloon garland out of your color palette. Search Pinterest for cinderella party food ideas like blue gum balls, blue chocolate dipped pretzels wands, Royal Carriage carrots, and more. Narrowing down a color palette based on your desired Disney process helps you with tableware, napkins, streamers, and a color scape for your Disney princess birthday decorations.

If you’re looking for more frugal tips and ideas to plan the perfect princess birthday party, you’re in luck. We’ve got loads of cute ideas for princess cupcakes, princess games, pretty party food fit for royalty, and lots of décor, favors, and crafts that the kids can make to keep them entertained.

From tea party scones to strawberry cupcakes to sparkly pink slime to send home with every princess, you’re sure to find some excellent princesses party ideas to use for your birthday bash.

Happy planning, let’s go have a ball, a princess party ball with these cute ideas!

Princess Birthday Cakes

For get the birthday cake! If cupcakes are more your style, you can’t get any prettier (or pinker) than these lovely raspberry JELLO cupcakes. The white chocolate buttercream icing makes these cupcakes ultra-sweet. They’re a nice change of pace from your usual chocolate or vanilla cupcakes. Simple sprinkles give the cupcake some texture your birthday princess will love. | Saving You Dinero

Rapunzel is a really popular princess, thanks to the Tangled movies, so these Rapunzel cupcakes could be perfect for your little princess. We love the bold colors of the purple icing with the yellow “hair” trailing down the side of the cupcake. And you can use a boxed cake mix and store-bought frosting for these, making them easier to prepare than you’d think. | Well If She Can Do It

Indulge your sweet tooth with these pretty pastel strawberry-filled cupcakes. It’s a vanilla cupcake recipe, and they’re filled with strawberry jam. This recipe makes a small batch of only seven cupcakes, so if you’re planning on lots of party guests, make sure to triple the recipe. Add a fun gumball for sweet treat cake toppers. | Amanda Wilens

How about some strawberry cupcakes that are full of real strawberry pieces throughout? They’re topped with a pink swirled vanilla frosting and a large pink gumball on top to complete the look. | Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

Princess Party Food

Throwing a princess party in the fall or winter months when the weather’s chilly? The princesses will surely welcome this gorgeous, warming cup of Elsa white hot chocolate. These princess party drinks are rich, creamy, ready in less than 10 minutes, and perfect for any princess. | Baking Beauty

If you’re considering a tea party, no tea is complete without some delicious scones. These chocolate chunk scones will go over well. This recipe makes eight scones, and they look lovely when cut into heart shapes and surrounded by pink flowers. | Amanda Wilens

Speaking of tea, you’ll need some finger sandwiches for the affair. Since they’re served cold or at room temperature, you don’t have to worry about keeping them warm or reheating them! | Aleka’s Get Together

Are you going for a Cinderella theme? If so, these magical pumpkin piñatas are an absolute must. They’re filled with lots of fun candy inside and will delight all the little princesses at your party. | Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

Try foods themed after all the Disney princesses! There are many ideas here, like Anna’s sandwiches in the shape of crowns using a Princess Crown Cookie Cutter. Also try fairy bread in honor of Cinderella’s godmother, Tiana’s lemon frog cake, and more. | Play Party Plan

Belle’s grey stuff is super popular at Disney parks, but you can easily make it at home for your princess party! It’s basically Oreo pudding. Adding the sugar pearls to each dollop of pudding makes it look extra fancy. | Lil Luna

These Beauty and the Beast Oreos are almost too pretty to eat. Almost. The Oreo treats are covered in yellow chocolate melts and topped with white icing and sugared red roses. They’ll look gorgeous on the dessert table. | Mommy Musings

Princess Party Décor

To make a significant visual impact for just a few dollars, try this DIY plastic tablecloth backdrop in different shades of pink. It’ll look amazing behind your food table, candy buffet and you could do one for a photo backdrop as well. This aurora inspired backdrop screams all things pink. Adjust the homemade princess party decoration ideas to a tablecloth colors to fit your favorite Disney princess. | Smart Party Planning

Princess Party Activities, Crafts & Favors

Get ready to entertain your guests… your princesses… with these princess party games. Ten engaging and fun games for girls from treasure hunts, to relays, wand making, and more. Add these princess games to play to the party plan.

This princess birthday party games printable set is most fitting for preschoolers. Think ages 3, 4, 5 6 and 7. Set comes with princess games directions and a supply list.

Now we need a few low-cost Disney Princess party supplies. These princess paper dolls will make beautiful party décor and could be given out as favors or used as a party craft, too. You can even save them after the party to decorate your little princess’s room with her favorite Disney princess. | Red Ted Art

For more Disney Princess party ideas, these adorable princess candy necklace princess party favors will be a hit with the girls! They have an unbranded look, so they’re great for a general princess theme but could work for a Disney princess party, too. These could even be used as invitations. You can also find this free princess-themed birthday party printable in our 25 Free Disney Printables post! | Five Marigolds

A princess party theme needs an amazing crown or tiaras. You’ll be amazed at all the beautiful ideas in this post from Dinner at the Zoo, but one of our favorites was having the flower crowns for girls and gold crowns for boys so that everyone got something to sit atop their head, just like real princesses and princes. Other ideas that we loved were the jewelry selection station (with beaded and candy jewelry available) and the face painting station. | Dinner at the Zoo

Want a fun princess themed birthday party favor? Make batches of fairy slime to give to the princesses in attendance! Parents will appreciate that there’s no food coloring so that it won’t stain kids’ hands. It’s still lovely and sparkly, though. | The Best Ideas for Kids

For slime fanatics, this princess slime is another excellent choice. It’s made with only three ingredients and is pink and sparkly. What more could you ask for? Put in little jars with a ribbon tied around, and you’re all set. | Simple Everyday Mom

How fun is this pink princess cake mix playdough? It’s perfect if you’re throwing a party for toddlers or preschoolers. However, if you want to make this taste safe, you’ll need to use edible glitter instead of real glitter. | Crayons and Cravings

Princess Party Crafts

Any Disney princess or Little Mermaid fan will love making this Ariel papercraft. You can print and cut all the pieces to make it easy for the kids to assemble their own mermaid in just a few minutes. It’s super easy to change out the hair and skin color, too, just by changing out the color of craft paper. | Ottawa Mommy Club

No princess can be without her crown. Every little girl will enjoy making paper crowns as a great way to kick off the party. You’ll need some yellow or gold construction paper or scrapbook paper and lots of pretty stick-on jewels. | The Craft at Home Family

A proper princess needs a wand! Making paper leaf wands can be a super fun craft for the kids, especially if they gather their own sticks, get to choose their ribbon colors, etc. Of course, if you don’t have time for an extended craft, you could always reassemble them or at least prepare all the materials beforehand. | Barley and Birch

Here’s another princess papercraft that’s super easy to set up and make. If Snow White is one of your child’s favorites, they’ll love this craft! It looks just like her, doesn’t it? | Ottawa Mommy Club

We hope you enjoyed this list of princess birthday party ideas. We’d love to feature even more perfect princess party ideas! Share your princess-themed birthday party pictures with us if you’ve thrown a spectacular princess birthday party.

Keep the party entertaining with these Kids’ Party Games. Some of the best party activities for kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Need more Kids’ Birthday Ideas? Enjoy Themed Party Ideas for Kids, Adults, and Families.

This also includes our Popular Tea Party Ideas, perfect for a Princess Birthday Party.

You can keep parties small or even celebrate small celebrations every six months. Take a look at these…

Cheers to another year!

LOL Surprise Remix Pets with 9 Surprises

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February 18, 2023 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

These fierce LOL Surprise Remix Pets are ready to take the stage, but everything on their So Extra Tour got remixed, including their music. They’re calling all B.B.s to join with their crew to help them to put on a concert that will bring down the house. They’re taking their fresh sound, outrageous fashion and showstopping moves and do what we do best – play that fierce music and remix this vibe! They have real hair and 9 Surprises, and they each represent a music genre. The Pets want to go to the concert, but pets aren’t allowed, so they put on NEW disguise outfits that make them look like dolls. Now, they can sneak into the show. Help them by pulling the tape out of the cassette to unbox their song lyrics from the cassette player package.

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Amazon Deal of the Day on Hilife Handheld Garment Steamer

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February 18, 2023 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Pay only $23.99 for the Hilife Handheld Garment Steamer! (regular $38.99)

Powerful but gentle, this handy Hilife Handheld Garment Steamer is highly effective and 100% safe to use on all fabrics: cotton, silk, wool, polyester, velvet, fiber and all delicate fabrics. It will de-wrinkle and sanitize not only your clothes but curtains & drapery, tablecloths, bedding, upholstery, toys and much more.

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Hang-O-Matic All-in-One Picture Hanging Tool

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February 18, 2023 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Do you have pictures, shelves or other things to hang on your walls? Make your life easier by using the Hang-O-Matic All-in-One Picture Hanging Tool!

Details:

ALL-IN-ONE PICTURE HANGING TOOL. It’s difficult to hang pictures, mirrors, shelves, TVs and other items straight the first time. Designed to make the process easier, the Hang-O-Matic measures, levels and marks the wall at the same time.
QUALITY CONSTRUCTION. The Hang-O-Matic Tape Measure includes a sliding yellow bubble level and contains sliding pins, guiding the user to accurately mark the wall in a desired position for hanging horizontally or vertically.
EASY TO USE. First, align the tool’s two pointers with the two anchor points on the back of the item you wish to hang. Next, level the Hang-O-Matic at your chosen height and press on the wall. Finally, use nails, screws or hangers to mount.
COMPACT SIZE. This all-in-one tool is compact and portable, collapsing down to nine inches for easy storage. The tape measure also expands up to six feet, allowing you to hang larger items with ease.
ECONOMIC SOLUTION. You never have to buy a complicated tape measure or expensive laser level again. This tool is reusable, lightweight and easy to use, precisely mounting any item on your wall so you can hang it right the first time.

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Simple & Cheap Wedding Ideas on a Budget

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February 17, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Social Media

Hosting a stay at home wedding? Want your own intimate backyard ceremony? These Cheap Wedding ideas give you a visual of frugal ways to save money on a wedding. Get creative with DIY Wedding Decorations on a Budget. Happy planning.

Small weddings are trending, Couples are opting for a more intimate celebration to get quality time with guests and a relaxed atmosphere. We might be in a new year but if 2020 taught us anything it is about the importance of close family and friends, as well as, simplicity.

If you want to create a small intimate wedding, take a look at these Unique & Simple Wedding Ideas on a Budget. When planning a cheap wedding, the biggest advice I can give is to purchase something you can use later. Skip the wedding planner and do it yourself. Chalkboard signs, mirrors, garden lights, etc. All of these items can be incorporated into a couple’s home. Sort of like home styling and wedding styling in one.

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Hosting a Stay at Home Wedding, these posts can help transform an inexpensive backyard wedding.

How can I make my at home wedding special?

A wedding can cost the average couple $27,000. Couples looking to tie the knot on a budget face a difficult challenge. One of the biggest savings can be with the wedding venue. By moving a wedding venue from a hall you rent to a backyard venue, Here’s a guide to getting married at home without breaking the bank.

Pull off an at home wedding on a budget with these fun ideas…

Use Items You Have.

The best use of low-budget DIY Backyard wedding decorations is uing what’s around. Walk through your house and take a look at items you have like candles, faux plants, picture frames, etc. Also, ask family and friends if they have items. If you don’t have it and you can use it in your home later, consider a small purchase.

Use Lighting.

The lighting can set the ambiance. Have the actually ceremony during sunset (or if you dare, sunrise.) Set up the backyard with lighting that illuminates signs, trees, bushes, and other things. A small investment in landscape lighting can be an investment in backyard landscaping you can keep for a long time.

Collect Vintage.

What about having an eclectic collection of vintage silverware and plates? Nothing has to match that is what gives it the personal touch. Visit thrift stores, Goodwill, or shop Facebook marketplace for fun plates, dishes, and cutlery. This might be a great opportunity to collect from your mother your grandmother’s priceless china!

Give a Gift of Ride Shares

Grab a few valets to help with street parking. You can even get UBER codes and help your guests get home safely after the party. Simply put a QR code by the driveway that guests can scan on the way out. That QR code can lead to an Uber Wedding Voucher for your guests. That leads to controlled parking, stress-free driving, and safe driving after a round of drinks.

Get Creative with Entertainment

A lot of couples say that don’t save on entertainment and they provide their guests with a good time. In fact, within one week after their reception, 78% of Brides say they would have made the entertainment their highest priority! Save on wedding entertainment by hiring a band or only a few hours. Get through the ceremony, and the dinner, and then let the entertainment arrive. Before the band comes, you can play these fun Wedding Games for ice breakers and to connect your guests and an intimate backyard venue.

Hire Outside Help.

Get creative with people you know or people your friends and family might know. Perhaps someone is looking to earn some extra cash on the weekend. Use extra help to help transition guests, clean up, or act as a day-of-wedding planner.

While we talk about at-home wedding ideas on a budget, there are plenty of other ways to save on a wedding with a $1,000 or $5,000 budget. Take a look at these cute but fun, super simple wedding ideas on a budget.

Simple Wedding Ideas on a Budget

On average, couples themselves pay for 49% of the wedding costs, though older Gen X adults (81%) shoulder a greater percentage of costs. Once you are footing a lot of the bill for your wedding, you begin to desire to save.

If you are ready to save money on the wedding cost then take a look at these simple at home wedding ideas on a budget. Take these at-home wedding tips and use them at a smaller and more affordable wedding venue too! Wedding planning can be fun.

Backyard Wedding Tip

Instead of spending money on the venue, host a stay at home wedding. If you are looking for outdoor wedding ideas on a budget, this one is a winner. The money saved on the venue can go toward your own inexpensive backyard landscaping ideas for a garden wedding. Feel free to splurge a little and get the garden & yard you like. Two birds, one stone.

Dollar Tree Wedding Supplies

Everyone’s favorite place to start with cheap wedding accessories is the Dollar Tree. Take these Dollar Store Wedding ideas for DIY Wedding Decorations on a Budget. Dollar Tree wedding ideas include such items as vases, mason jars, paper lanterns, frames, and more. | Clark Condensed

DIY Lighting

Chandeliers are pricy. For a smaller wedding, take a look at this DIY Hula hoop chandelier lighting made with upcycled Christmas Lights. This makes a cute lighting idea for a wedding tent, porch or under a tree. | Sarah with an H (As seen in our Upcycled Christmas Lights Post.)

Low-Cost Outdoor Lights

Candles set such a beautiful atmosphere but lights can safely do the same. Set the ambiance with lights. This is a very easy tutorial on how to string lights from natural elements like tree limbs using galvanized buckets and concrete. It would make an adorable edge to an aisle or even the dance floor. (As seen in our Backyard Movie Ideas) | Ida klipper och klistrar (in English)

Wedding Welcome Sign Mirror

This is a current trend. Upcycle a mirror into a Wedding Letter Board. Not only do you get a cute & cheap welcome to our wedding sign, but you also get a mirror you get to keep reminding you of the special day. | Ruffled Blog

Wedding Wishes

This small wedding idea is cute. The people who will wish you the best are those guest you hold dear and near. If they made it to your small backyard wedding, they likely have the sweetest words to say. In light of that, ask your guests to make a sweet wish for your marriage. Plant the tree or bush in your yard after the wedding. The power of positive thinking. | Source

Wedding Hand Sanitizer Favors

Wedding favors are given out at 69% of weddings. If you are hosting a post-pandemic wedding. Spread love and not germs with this Hand Sanitizer Wedding Favors. In sickness and in health. | Larissa Catherine Photography

Wedding Mask for Guests

In a wedding my husband and I attended, they gave out masks at the buffet line. These weddi ng face mask bags are another idea for mask storage when people are on their feet. | Buy Online

Wedding Centerpieces Greenery

Save on flowers and go cut greenery. You can use recycled mason jars or vases (hit the Goodwill or a thrift store. Even borrow from friends!) Natural elements make beautiful cheap wedding centerpieces. If you lack greenery, buy some Eucalyptus Garland. You can add little touches of green to the place cards too. | Boho Weddings

Wedding Remembrance Ideas

Looking for memorial ideas for loved ones who have passed? Create a memorial family tree with picture frames on the lawn. | Grey Likes Weddings (Similar family tree photo frames seen in our family reunion ideas. You can also add our empty chair poem.)

Wedding Polaroid Guest Book

Fewer guests allow you to focus on guests like family members and really close friends. Create a wedding photo display. This framed photo display is perfect for guests to add photos, like a polaroid photo guest book for weddings. Additionally, you could display photos of the happy couple leading to the wedding day. I love these photo string lights with clips. | June Bug Weddings

Photo Display at Wedding

Additionally, this makes beautiful and cheap wedding décor. Use wooden crates to create a beautiful wedding display of the couples. One cheap wedding idea is also displaying wedding photos of the couples parents and grandparents. | Elegant Wedding Invites

Wedding Blanket Sign and Station

A smaller guests lists means everyone can get warm and cozy. Collect blankets from friends or grab really cheap flannel blanks from Kohl’s. This snuggle up display is perfect if a backyard wedding has a dip in temperatures. They are perfect for a lounge area and are a great accompaniment to warm cocktails! | Buckinghams

Chalkboard Wedding Sign

Lead your guest to the ceremony with this chalkboard arrow wedding sign from Wayfair. You could also point to the food truck – yum!

Cheap Wedding Tip: If the wedding message doesn’t easily wipe off, buy chalk paint. Paint over the the sign and add your own message later. It is a purchase for your wedding you can keep forever.

String Lights for Wedding

Outdoor Curtain Lights will transform a boring space into a magical venue. This would make a beautiful backdrop for the musicians and entertainment. Enjoy it later as garden lights for your house. | Source

Cake with Natural Flowers

Keep your wedding cake simple, it might even be one your can create yourself. Opting for just one tier means you can go all out on decorations without it breaking the bank! Hosting an outdoor wedding, you can even add in outdoor elements. To pass out have cupcakes for dessert that match the bride and groom’s cake. | A WPA Bakery, Jeffrey C. Gleason Photography and Ruffled

Wooden Pallet Sign for Wedding

Ready for a simple wedding reception idea? Use a upcycled wood pallet to write out the timeline of events for the wedding reception. This lets the groomsmen, bridesmaids and wedding guests know where to be. Include times for the wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and/or dancing. Alternatively, you can do something similar to this but have the menu listed or a selection of available alcohol drinks. | Boho Weddings

Bourbon Wedding Tradition

Have you heard of Bury the Bourbon wedding tradition? To ward off rain, exactly a month before the wedding date, bury a full bottle of bourbon upside down at the venue. One activity to include as a small intimate wedding is uncovering the bourbon and sharing a shot with the wedding party. (This was our wedding rehearsal.)

Sparkler Wedding Exit Idea

Of course there is no better way to send off a couple then with Sparklers – right? Take a look at these cute Wedding Sparklers Printables. | Evermine

City Hall Wedding Photo

Instead of taking it in your backyard with a smaller guest list, head to City Hall to say your vows! City Hall weddings are becoming more and more mainstream because let’s face it, weddings and the lengthy planning can be very stressful and in many cases – incredibly expensive. How adorable is this Courthouse wedding outfit? After the courthouse wedding, you can then have your at home wedding reception on a budget. | Melanie Duerkopp

Wedding Venue + Honeymoon

Want those amazing photos. You can incorporate a small getaway with your gorgeous wedding dress. And if you are not too far from the West, have your very own Desert elopement for your big day. You have to pay nothing for the wedding venue of a destination wedding. It’s a destination venue turned into a honeymoon. Invest in a beautiful bouquet of flowers, the dress, the suit, and the photographer! How beautiful is this Red Rock wedding? | Meg Amorette Photography

Has this answered all your questions about…

How to have an inexpensive backyard wedding?

In summary, bring together these tips for both at home and at a special venue…

Use decor you have or can use later in your home
Add personal touches
Hire outside help
Gift rideshares with Uber vouchers for weddings
Add lighting
Find friends and family who can help
Shorten the length of your entertainment
Bring in fun wedding games

Most importantly celebrate you. There will be nothing like washing dishes outside your kitchen sink and looking out your backyard window to remember the epically important big day.

Having an at home wedding is affordable. The venue provides daily mental photographic of such a special and important day.

Don’t forget these Bachelorette Party Ideas before the wedding! Pin to Pinterest.

Going to a wedding? Look at this low cost wedding gift, Hand Stamped Spoon Tutorial with free printable! Pin to Pinterest.

Save on the DJ and wedding entertainment with these budget-friendly wedding reception games. These games are tried and loved by all the guests. So funny and fun. Use in a backyard wedding, at a venue, or for a wedding shower. Pin to Pinterest.

This post has been updated. It was originally published Feb 7, 2021.