Looking for clever ways to save money on your wedding?
Used gown, vintage jewelry, repurposed centerpieces.
I personally love shopping secondhand, Block said.
Sandy Yong was able to recoup some wedding expenses from her marriage to Albert Ho by selling items online. Photo by Tyler Tang/Tang Photography
So when it came to our wedding, that just seemed like a really natural fit for me.
It was a big bonus that it was also a great way to save money.
She spent about $100 on pre-owned LED candles, which served as her decor.
The secondhand statement necklace Block donned for her rehearsal dinner only cost 18 bucks.
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WhenMarian Schembari got married in October 2014, she wore a dress she bought offOnceWedfor $500.
She had originally spotted it new at a bridal boutique for $1,300.
Tarpleys father-in-law snagged the arch she and her husband married under at a garage sale for $45.
A comparable arch new would have cost over $130 online.
You dont need a brand new item for it to be special on your wedding day, Block said.
Search in different categories.Some items thatll work for your big day might not be advertised as wedding specific.
Look for sellers whose wedding style is similar to yours.Often times, people post a bundle of their decorations.
Search marketplaces as wedding season is wrapping up.
Block and her husband revisited OfferUp to resell the dozens of LED candles they had bought.
They also sold other elements of their decor to break even on their purchases.
The couple was able to turn a profit with that.
It sold for $150.
Nicole Dow is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
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