Recession Brides Band Together and Save

Carlos Mendoza Lima

There’s a new wedding trend rocking the wedding industry that I am very excited about.

Most brides have been paying 2-3 times MORE than they have to for the wedding of their dreams for far too long.  And finally…they’re fighting back.

Gone are the days of the Bride Wars.  No more petty competition, jealousy, or hoarding ideas and favorite vendors.

The recession is bringing brides together for savings. As you realize your power…the Power of the Purse, that is…you can band together with fellow brides to create your own wedding discounts and savings.

Here are some creative ways to use the internet to connect with other brides to help each other save:

Bride To Bride Boutique and Recycle Your Wedding - These websites allow brides to purchase discount wedding accessories from brides after their weddings, and resell their own items.  You can find wedding gowns, shoes, jewelry, vases, you name it.  

Trash To Treasure - Even the infamous Knot website is getting in on the act.  The “Trash To Treasure” board links to The Knot’s sister website, The Nest, where brides can list their discount wedding merchandise for resale.

Meetups - Why stop there?  With sites like this one it’s easy to create a local community of brides right in your neighborhood.  You can meet as a group and pool purchases that can be used again, like vases, baskets and accessories.  Heck, you could even barter for services.  A crafty DIY wedding bride could help you out with your centerpieces in return for the candy buffet jars from your reception.

It’s about time brides took back their power from a wedding industry out to rip them off.  Hallelujah!

QUICK NOTE:  If you’re sick of getting taken advantage of and overcharged by wedding vendors, download my free Bride’s Secret Weapon report to learn my method that will turn the tables on wedding vendors and let you create your own wedding discounts.

Got a story about how a bride helped you?  Leave me a comment.