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Vanessa Herring Wedding + Money Saving Tips

20 February

Money Saving Wedding Tips

Here’s everything you could possibly want to know about the Vanessa Herring wedding! We tied the knot in October 2018.

Brenton and I planned our wedding on our own. I share some tips on how we saved some coins on our destination wedding in this video!

Here are some of my top money-saving tips!

Choose a venue that pleases the eye without a ton of decor. If you choose a bare room you’re going to spend extra money putting it together! Our venue had a beautiful courtyard with a fountain and a reception room with a vintage vibe.
Find a reception venue with lots of stuff included! Our venue came with the linens, chairs, silverware, a bridal attendant, and had in house catering.
Consider using candles instead of flowers as your decor. Flowers are EXPENSIVE. We saved a ton of money by going with candles, and the space looked really romantic.

Saving on your wedding gown

I saved almost $2,000 on my wedding gown by shopping online. Buying a wedding gown online can be scary. Start by going to a reputable site. I browsed Pre-Owned Wedding Dresses and Still White. The names are a bit misleading because you can find brand new dresses on these sites. I ended up buying my gown from Lace Bridal.
Make sure you have a tailor. Bridal boutiques typically have this service built-in. So, if you choose a gown that needs a lot of attention make sure you consult a tailor before you purchase. Alterations may cost more than you think.

Best day ever!

I know it sounds cliche but our wedding day was one of the best days of my life! We have been enjoying being married. I have to give a special shout-out to my dad for our epic father-daughter dance. We went from new school to old school – and there’s a SURPRISE ENDING!

I’m sure this is much more than you’d ever want to know about the Vanessa Herring Wedding!

Are you planning a wedding?! Let’s chat about ways to stay stress-free and save some coins in the comments!

Vanessa Herring

I am an award winning news reporter and anchor creating beauty, skincare and lifestyle content. I'm from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and my career as a news anchor and reporter took me to snowy to Erie, Pennsylvania... Rochester, New York... Baltimore, Maryland... and Washington, D.C. I currently reside in the Philadelphia area with my husband.