Stay Tuned...More Budget Secrets Coming Soon!

As it turns out, even BG staffers are known to suffer from wedding-planning overload sometimes! We've been so busy adding exciting new features to BridalGuide.com—let us know what you think of our redesign in the comments box below—that we haven't had the chance to update you on all of my latest adventures. Good news: I've officially checked off "book a venue," "host an engagement party," and "select a bridal party," off of my to-do list, which as any bride knows is a huge relief. Check back for behind-the-scenes photos and savvy budget secrets that I've learned while completing each of those tasks, including: what to expect when signing that iron-clad venue contract, how to throw a celebratory shindig with your nearest and dearest for less (without offending those you couldn't afford to invite), and the save-the-date cards we found that you're going to want to steal ASAP. (Hint: The photo above is a sneak peek of what's to come.) Also stay tuned for future posts about the next phase of Jason and Stef's Wedding Extravaganza: booking vendors! As always, thank you for reading and be sure to share your luxe-for-less wedding tips with us on Facebook and Twitter. We'll be listening, and you may just get a personalized reply...

—Stefania Sainato