Gettin’ More when Gettin’ Hitched

Weddings are super expensive but NYC’s Carlton Hotel is offering couples special savings and perks galore with their “Gettin’ More when Gettin’ Hitched promotion!

The newly renovated property has teamed up with some of the city’s most prestigious brands to offer couples exclusive offerings including:
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15% discount on the Bride-To-Be package at Oasis Day [...]

Free Mexican Getaway, anyone??

Want to win a free getaway to Los Cabos?  Of couse you do!

Just head over to Origins and enter their “Leave it all behind” sweepstakes.  The grand prize includes two roundtrip tockets on Continental Airlines and a three-night stay at the Marquis Los Cabos beachfront resort.

You’ll also enjoy two rejuvenating spa treatments AND the entire [...]

Monday Morning Travel Deals

If you’re looking for a last minute summer getaway, be sure to follow Jet Blue on Twitter @jetbluecheeps and check in on Mondays for their last minute weekend travel deals.  Seats are limited and fares must be booked on Monday between 10 am and 6 pm.

If you’re lucky, you can score a weekend getway for [...]

The Wedding Dress Sale to end all sales…..

Yup, its that time again!
You’ve heard of Running of the Bulls right? Now imagine brides chasing wedding dresses instead of animals. Yes, the Filene’s Basement “Running of the Brides” wedding gown sale is underway once again.
If you need a dress and want a bargain, this event is for you. [...]

Are you a Recessionista Bride?

Weddings are expensive but The Broke-Ass Bride just launched a cool new site called Bride$hare to help out today’s Recessionista Brides!
It’s a fabulous way to hook up with other brides to share the cost of rentals, decorations, gowns, bridal accessories and much more. Or maybe you’re just lazy and want someone to [...]

Looking for a Low Key Destination Wedding? Casa Morada, No Passports Required!

Globetrotting Cindy is just back from the tropical Florida Keys with a great hot spot for destination weddings:
Casa Morada, hidden in the low-key lazy beach town of Islamorda, Florida, is just 90 miles from Miami and only 90 minutes from Key West. The 16-suite boutique hotel tucked away on a quiet side street, [...]

Recessionista Summer Getaway! Life’s a Beach Jet Blue Sale!

If I have a choice, I’ll always pick a Jet Blue flight. I love that they feed me snacks and entertain me with TV and movies making even a long trip seem quick. (Note: We flew to St. Martin last week and I was disappointed to learn that only the movies work [...]

Recessionista Wedding or Honeymoon Savings Tip!

Trying to save some money for your wedding dress or exotic honeymoon? Here’s a cute idea…The Dream Bank is the perfect way to save up for that special treat. Insert a photo of your desired object in the back of the box and start tossing your spare change into the slot each day.
If [...]

Thinking about a Caribbean wedding? Head to the St. Kitts Marriott Resort and your wedding is free!!!

Pack your little white dress and leave the wedding planning to the experts! Now through December 19, couples who book a seven-night stay at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort will receive a complimentary wedding package!
This is a really great deal to combine with the hotel’s Super Escape Inclusive Package starting as low as $299 [...]

Free honeymoon anyone???? And yes, you choose the location!!!

A free honeymoon where you pick the destination! What’s better than that?? PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com is running a contest for all you recessionistas out there.

One lucky winner will get a $2,000 Marriott Honeymoon TravelCard redeemable at any Marriott hotel, anywhere in the world! The TravelCard can be used for everything including room nights, spa treatments, [...]