Save Big During the Holidays

If you're engaged over the holiday season, you have some wonderful opportunities to save money on your wedding. From dresses to decorations, groom's gifts to engagement rings, here are some great ideas for saving big!

Online Seasonal Sales

Good now through the holidays, use these links to save on things you'll need for your wedding and honeymoon!

EBay Holiday Hot List

All of these great wedding-related items happen to be "hot" during the holidays on eBay. That means plenty of price competition and great selection on stuff you need!

Store Holiday Sales

You'll find some incredible after-holiday markdowns on lighting, ribbon and other décor for your wedding at major home stores (think IKEA and Home Depot), fabric and crafts stores, and even your local drugstore. Look for materials you can use to make some of these items:

* Ring pillow (fabric, beads, ribbon, etc)
* Wedding veil (tulle, beads, etc)
* Decorations (ribbons, silk flowers and petals, candles)
* Invitations
* Place cards and thank-you notes (blank white cards and envelopes)
* Pew decorations (tulle, silk flowers, etc)

Finally, shop your local department stores for off-the-rack dresses. They're stocked to the gills with all shapes and sizes over the holidays. Think bridesmaids and mother-of-the-bride.

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