Declutter – Go through your cloth- ing, purses, books, coats, etc. and sell them to make more money. If there’s a shirt you love but never wear, try sell- ing it online or at a thrift store. Once you start going through your stuff and selling what you don’t need, you’ll see a big profit! Plus, you’ll have a lot less clutter in your life. Use Cash Back Credit Cards – For every purchase, use a cash back credit card instead of your debit. That way, you can reap the rewards at the end of each month. Just be sure to go in to your account as often as possible and pay it off, or you could end up with debt instead of savings. Pack Your Lunch – We totally under- stand how mornings are: you wake up late, rush out of the house, and don’t have time to pack a lunch. With this routine, you end up spending $5 to $10 everyday on lunch! Instead, pack your lunch the night before work so it’ll be ready to grab on your way out the door. You’ll end up saving around $50 a week, which adds up quickly! Planning Your Wedding Hire a Travel Agent – You may not know, but you actually don’t have to pay a travel agent for their services! By booking through an agent, you can get special discounts, free package en- hancements (like excursions or room upgrades), last-minute flight price changes and more! Plus, you’ll know that the resort is reliable and you’ll have a point of contact if anything goes wrong. Rent Decor – Making your own wed- ding decorations is a risky task that most likely won’t turn out how you imagined. If you end up renting items that you attempted to make at first, you’ll be frustrated by the amount of money you wasted on products like glue, modge podge, glitter, paint, and more. Get Married on Off-days – Satur- days are the most common day for a wedding celebration, which means that the vendor you want may already be booked. Where there’s more de- mand, there are usually higher prices. If you decide to book on a less popular day – like Friday or Sunday – you may get discounted prices or specials that will make your favorite vendor more affordable. Don’t Get Married During the “Wedding Season” – Because the weekend dates from May to October are in higher demand, vendors are likely to charge more for their services in these months, known as the wed- ding season. In off months, like No- vember through March, you may get discounted prices. We understand how costly a wedding can become and how stressful financ- es can be – especially since you’re about to start a marriage. By using these money saving tips, you can feel more comfortable about making those deposits and payments while main- taining a healthy bank account. ❤ 1. Orchard Photography 2. BCR Studios by Brad 2 Reconsider DIY decor, as it can end up costing you more money instead of saving it. READ MORE AT TODAYSBRIDE.COM TODAY’S BRIDE | 31