Coupons, Coupons, Coupons!

I'm not one of those people you see on TLC's Extreme Couponing, but I'm not going to lie to you, there is a certain high one gets from slashing $40 off their grocery bill and getting free items using coupons. The same strategies can be applied to your wedding purchases too! 

Michael's is one of the only craft stores in our area, but that's okay because they offer great deals and coupons! I especially love the coupons they send out every once in awhile for "25% off entire purchase including sale items." I was able to purchase 2 cans of ivory spray paint, teal and apple green sand for our sand unity ceremony, 40 yards of satin apple green ribbon, 2 bottles of ivory colored craft paint, and 50 sheets of ivory cardstock for under $15! Regular price for all of these items would have been $45.27, but I only paid $15 by pairing in store sales with the 25% off coupon! 

A couple weeks after this, I had a coupon for 50% off any one regular priced item from Michaels. There was a 2" round hole punch I had my eye on to make our DIY guest book, but I really was not wanting to spend $20 on it. Luckily I have a 50% off coupon which brought the price of the whole punch down to $9.99 before tax. I had also found a plain wooden basket on sale for $1.99 during this same trip. All I have to do is add some ribbon and decorations to it (which I already have and cost nothing extra) and I have the perfect little rustic flower girl basket for only $2 (opposed to the $25 basket I originally had my eye on). 

 

If you are self-catering, supplying your own drinks and appetizers for your cocktail hour, baking your own wedding cake, or offering guests edible favors, coupons for groceries is a must! Sure you could go out and buy a Sunday paper, but you can also find coupons online using sites like Swagbucks, www.coupons.com, RedPlum, etc. Grocery coupons can also be obtained by visiting the websites of food companies, emailing them to request coupons, and following them on social media sites. Also, don't forget about www.lozo.com. If you have never heard of this website, please open up another tab on your internet browser and go check it out NOW! This is an awesome website that allows you to enter the items on your grocery list and it finds coupons for those items!

 If you are ordering wedding items online, search rebate sites such as Retail Me Not before checking out. This website offers coupon codes that can save you dollar amounts or percentages off of your online purchases, and sometimes even get free shipping!

 Lastly, don't forget about coupons for retail stores. These can be found in newspaper circulars or online. Thomas decided he wants neckties instead of bow ties for his attire, so we are currently looking for coupons to either Macy's or JC Penny for men's neckties. Hopefully we will be able to match some coupons and sales to get a great deal on matching neckties and socks for the groomsmen. This may also be a great way to find bridesmaid's dresses, a flower girl dress, Mother-of-the Bride's attire, a full suit for the groom (if you'd rather buy than rent), bridal jewelry, shoes, etc.