Monique's Life #4 - Wedding Style

This past weekend, I attended a wedding with my boyfriend and his family. Now, when I was planning for this event, I basically made a checklist that definitely could have put me into a serious $$$ hole.

The checklist went something like this:

1. Dress(es) = $60 (each)
2. Jewelry = $40
3. Shoes = $100
4. Hair = $25
5. Makeup = $20
6. Nails = $30

This rough estimate is $275 that I'd be spending on one, yes, ONE DAY. Outrageous if you ask me, and that's saying something because I am an ultimate girly girl who loves this kind of stuff.

Here's what I did to save some major cash. I borrowed a dress for the church ceremony from my friend Catherine and wore a dress I ordered on sale (50% off!!) from tobi.com for sorority recruitment to the reception! I borrow my favorite diamond ring of my mom's and my necklace and bracelet I already had. I wore my favorite nude heels, which went with both dresses. I did my own hair and makeup with everything I already had being the girly girl I am. I was planning on doing my nails, but my boyfriend's mom treated me to a mani/pedi! (:

So there is proof that you don't need to spend a lot of money when you're going to a wedding. My number own tip is ask around for outfits that friends already have, it's easy and simple and hassle-free!

xx,

Monique