Our lovely real brides are choc-a-block full of useful gems gathered from their experience as brides-to-be. Last month's Bride School 101 class offered great tips for getting the wedding you want! Find out how to have your dream wedding by picking up a few tips here: Bride School 101: Getting The Wedding You Want.

Month end is here again, which means that we have another dose of real bride advice in store for you! This month's Bride School 101 class presents a collection of tips for getting your wedding dress and decor for less, not to mention getting it just the way you want! Class has begun, so get ready to pin and tweet a few of these real tips!

Real Bride Tips: Wedding Decor and Dresses

Bride School 101: "My wedding planner kept everything together and pulled all of the strings," says real bride Winnie.

Bride School 101: "I did some dress research and found I could have my dream gown made at a fraction of the cost of a store bought gown," says real bride Kendall.

Bride School 101: "Find your dress fairly quickly so that if it needs alterations they can be made, and your dress will be ready early," suggests real bride Sarah.

Bride School 101: "Find coupons and discount vouchers and use them at stores and you will be amazed at how much you can save," suggests real bride Sarah. Bride School 101: "Try to rent or borrow supplies if you can. For example, tables, chairs, table cloths and decorations," suggests real bride Sarah. Bride School 101: "Keep flower arrangements simple. Find someone you know and trust to do your bouquets," suggests real bride Kirsten. Bride School 101: "To help save costs, try do the flowers yourselves (if you are creative) or turn to friends who are creative," suggests real bride Elze.
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