Corny Ideas

Welcome to Debt Free Wedding . . . a blog written by a father-of-the-bride and author of Your Beautiful Wedding on Any Budget, 300 Weddings Ideas, and Before You Say "I Do".  Brides who visit often will find dozens of money-saving tips for their day.

Poppers

For centuries people have enjoyed popped corn, and as far as snacks go, popcorn is still King.  Better yet, it's also one of the lowest cost snacks to make.

Many wedding receptions have looked to the popcorn popper (think movie version) as a low-cost option for after-dinner snacks, or even as an addition to the festivities, especially if the reception is centered on drinks and dancing.  Even large popcorn poppers don't cost much (Sam's Club, Meijer, Costco all have versions of the popper for sale) and they are also rentable.  Ask around, and you might be able to locate a popper that a friend would loan.

And if you have children at the reception, you can't go wrong with this idea.  Kids love popcorn, and having a popper on hand can also make the parents very happy. 

Happy popping . . . .

 

Let's Get Started

So, after this long hiatus, it's now time to begin again like Michael Finnegan.  For those brides who are looking to save money, create a debt-free wedding, and kick start their marriage with a balance in their bank account . . . this is one place to begin. 

Dads will also appreciate this blog, and mothers, too.

But after this long break (and my own daughter's wedding) let me get started with this super-duper money-saving tip:

Marriage Advice in a Bottle
     Couples can create a fun and exciting marriage by inviting the reception guests to deposit "marriage advice" in a bottle.  These bottles, and the accompanying slips of paper and ink pens, can be on each reception table or placed on a stand near the buffet.
     But after the wedding, don't open all of these pieces of advice at once.  Rather, read a piece of advice each week during your first year of marriage, or spread them out over your first five anniversaries.
     These small bits of advice will keep you grounded, draw you back to the support of your family and friends, and provide some remarkable conversation-starters to help you build your marriage. 
     And here's the kicker:  very little cost associated with this marital advice.  A few wine bottles, some scrap paper, and a package of ink pens.  Much less expensive, believe me, than hiring a counselor to provide the same advice.