Are you planning a wedding and trying to be frugal about it? Deciding what to do about photography and music can make or break your budget. Thankfully, there are ways to save on wedding photography and music!
I realize some of the tips in this post might be controversial. Many would say that you should absolutely not skimp on your photography since it’s all that remains of your day. However, not all of us are coming from the same place and we all have different desires and budget limitations. If you want to spend a huge chunk of money on photography, go for it! But if you are looking for ways to save that might work with your philosophy on your wedding, keep reading for my top ideas for frugal wedding planning in these areas.
Frugal Wedding Planning: 10 Ways to Save on Wedding Photography & Music
How to Save on Wedding Photography
Capturing your wedding memories into beautifully framed photographs is a must! But…we are on a budget.
Prices for wedding photography vary, but the average spent is $1,754. I checked in my area and some of the top photographers packages started (yes, started) at $5,000! It’s a big business (around $3.7 billion dollars big). This may seem like you’re going to be stuck paying full price, but there are a few ways you can use the size of this industry to your budget’s advantage.
Hire a rookie
As a I said before, the wedding photography business is booming; however, not all photographers are equal! This means good and bad for couples seeking a photographer.
The good: as all photographers are not equal, their prices will surely match their experience. Top photographers have no trouble filling their work schedules, but a new photographer does not a have a base of work or a reputation to get him/her work.
The bad: rookies are rookies for a reason. Your job is to figure out why. Have you caught them as they are breaking into the industry? Or do they lack talent or accountability?
If you can find a new photographer that is just right, you two will be greatly helping each other out. New photographers in a scramble to establish themselves will sometimes offer package deals where you can get engagement photos, bridal portraits, and the entire wedding day covered for the cost of other photographers for only the ceremony! The lesson here: It’s worth shopping around.
We have several new Stonyfield Yogurt offers. Combine them at the Publix B1G1 sale and score Kids or Baby Yogurt Cup 6-packs for just 49¢!
Publix Stonyfield Deal (ends 5/2 or 5/3):
- Stonyfield Organic Yogurt 32 oz or Kids or YoBaby Organic Yogurt or Drinkable Yogurt 6 pk 3.1-4 oz, B1G1 at $4.99 ($2.49)
(excluding Greek, 30-32 oz tubs and kids pouches)
-$1 off Stonyfield Organic YoBaby or Kids yogurt cups, 6-ct, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-$2/2 Stonyfield Organic Kids or YoBaby Yogurt Multipacks, Cups 4 ct+ or Traditional Large Cups 32 oz, Publix (exp 5/8) eCoupon
(makes it 49¢ ea.)
See the full Publix Ad for more great deals.
Mother’s Day is less than two weeks away! Hurry to Lowes to register to receive a free 1-pint flower for mom on May 14th!
Register here and receive the details via email. Lowe’s stores will also hold fun activities and giveaways in-store that day.
Be sure to register because flower giveaways are only while supplies last.
See more freebies.
CVS is offering $8 in ExtraCare Bucks when you buy $20 worth of Almay Cosmetics. We have some great Ibotta offers to add in that will make Almay Concealer and Mascara just $3.04!
Grab these or any other products you love and make your own deal:
CVS Almay Cosmetics Deal (ends 5/6):
- $8 ECB wyb $20 Almay Cosmetics, Any, , limit 1
Buy:
(1) Almay Concealer, $9.79
(2) Almay Mascara, $10.29
Total Due: $20.08
Get Back: $8 ExtraCare Bucks
Submit For:
-$3 off Almay Eye Cosmetics, any, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-$3 off Almay face cosmetics, any, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
Makes it $3.04 each!
Check out the full CVS ad for more great deals.
We are going to take this week off weekly Q&A videos to celebrate a wonderful 8 year old’s birthday. I’ll be back on next Monday night.
Join me Monday night May 8th as we jump back into to saving money on groceries, budgets and more!
In the meantime you can catch up on some of our past Q&A sessions on our Youtube channel.
Full Online Coupon Workshop
How to Shop the Deals at Walgreens
Meal Planning & Freezer Cooking
Saving More on Groceries (Couponing 201)
To celebrate Mother’s Day, Walmart recently announced that it will give away a free one-year Walmart+ membership to up to 20,000 new moms!
You do not need to register to win. The free membership coupon will be included in gift bags provided by the Pampers Hospital Gift Program. These bags are distributed directly to hospitals across the country to be gifted to moms who give birth this month.
The one-year Walmart+ membership has a $98 value. Plus, you’ll receive a fabric bag, coupons, a Pampers Sensitive Wipes six-count sample and informative newborn literature.
Also in time for Mother’s Day, Walmart+ has released a series of videos featuring celebrity moms sharing mom hacks.
Curious if Walmart+ is worth $98? Check out my thoughts on Walmart+ and all it has to offer. Spoiler Alert: It is worth the $98!
Best Buy is offering an eGift card for up to $25 when you purchase select travel gift cards for Airbnb and Delta.
This is a nice way to earn a free Best Buy gift card if you’re already planning on traveling with Delta or staying at an Airbnb!
The promotional eGift will automatically be added to your cart and emailed to you after you complete your purchase.
Here are the deals:
Free $20 Best Buy eGift Card with $200 Airbnb Gift Card
Free $25 Best Buy eGift Card with $250 Delta Gift Card
These offers are good for a limited time only.
See more ONLINE SHOPPING DEALS!
Today only, hurry to Home Depot where you can score a Portable Kamado Charcoal Grill for just $119 (regularly $168)!
Plus, it ships for free! Sale ends tonight, so don’t wait if you want one.
Grill Deal:
Akorn Jr. 14 in. Portable Kamado Charcoal Grill in Red $119 (reg. $168)
This deal is good today only, 5/1. Shipping is FREE!
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Here is a list of the deals from the new Publix weekly ad that will start on 5/1 (or 5/2, depending on your area). Get Acuvue contact solution for 24¢ and more.
Buy One Get Ones
- Blackberries, 6 oz, at $3.99 ($1.99)
- Mini San Marzano Tomatoes, 10 oz, at $3.89 ($1.94)
- Fresh Cravings Organic Salsa Mild or Medium, 16 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Good Foods Guacamole, 7 oz, at $4.29 ($2.14)
- Jarlsberg Cheese Semi Soft Part Skim or Lite Swiss Wedge, 8 oz, at $7.49 ($3.74)
- Publix Deli Cuban Style Sandwich Dip, 16 oz, at $6.45 ($3.22)
- King’s Hawaiian Sliced Bread, 13.5 oz, at $4.69 ($2.34)
(sold in deli area) - Publix Bakery Mini Cupcakes 12 ct, at $5.15 ($2.57)
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Chops or Roast, at $6.49 ($3.24) lb
- Publix Premium Mussels Farm Raised Frozen, 16 oz, at $5.99 ($2.99)
- Oscar Mayer Bacon, 12-16 oz, at $9.21 ($4.60)
-$1 off Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon, Publix (EXP 5/8) eCoupon - Nathan’s Famous Bagel Dogs or Pretzel Dogs, 16 oz, at $9.99 ($4.99)
-$2 off Nathan’s Famous items, Publix eCoupon (limit reached)
(makes it $2.99) - Steak-umm Sandwich Steaks or Chicken or Angus Beef Steaks, 9-21 oz, starting, at $6.89 ($3.44)
- Earth Balance Buttery Spread or Sticks, 13-16 oz, at $6.99 ($3.49)
- Lifeway Kefir, 1 qt, at $4.79 ($2.39)
- Oikos Triple Zero Greek Yogurt or Dannon Light + Fit Yogurt, 4 pk 5.3 oz, at $5.45 ($2.72)
-$1 off Oikos Yogurt, 4 pk., limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
(makes it $1.72) Read More→
