From lacy bras and wedding night garters — and everything in between– you can build a beautiful wedding night lingerie wardrobe without spending a fortune.

The trick?

Knowing what to buy — and how to get it cheap! Using these 4 bridal lingerie tips and ticks to get the best cheap bridal lingerie…for less!

Bridal Lingerie Buying Tips #1 -Experiment with your bra, panties or bustier sizes.

When buying cheap bridal lingerie at a sale, don’t be afraid to go a size up or a size down. When in doubt, try on the items before your leave the store. Or if you are shopping online for wedding night lingerie, make sure that you can return the items easily.

Bridal Lingerie Buying Tips #2 -Check for cheap fabric details and poor craftsmanship.

Check the lace to see if there are small rips in the fabrics. Look at your bridal teddy, negligée or bustier to make sure that the seams are bound well and are straight.

Skip buying the lingerie if there are loose and hanging threads or if the lining rides or bunches up. Also steer clear of extra sequins and embellishments, these items will make your wedding night lingerie look cheap.

Bridal Lingerie Buying Tips #3 – Buy wedding lingerie 6 months before the wedding. Especially if it’s on sale!

If you hear about a lingerie sale at your favorite upscale boutique like La Perla or Agent Provacateur, mark your calendar. Get to the bridal boutique early or hit the website the first thing in the morning.

Make sure that you don’t wait until the week of your wedding to catch a deal on cheap bridal lingerie. Grab sale items at least 6 months before your wedding date to make sure that you have plenty of time to make your honeymoon night special!

Bridal Lingerie Buying Tips #4 – Get your bridal lingerie tailored.

If you’ve bought the items long before you take a walk down the aisle, head over to your tailor for a little nip and tuck.  If you’ve bought a teddy or slip that is a little to large get it altered. To make sure your bridal lingerie looks chic and not cheap, have your nightie and negligée nipped a little in the waist for a perfect fit!

No need to spend a fortune on your wedding wardrobe. With these cheap bridal lingerie tips, you can enjoy your wedding  without  fear of going over budget or not looking smoking hot on your wedding night.

For the bride getting married on the beach, the last thing she wants to think about on her special day is her bridal footwear. A wedding shoe alternative–that will keep her feet fashionable and flirty—is a pair of fabulous bridal flip-flops.

Not just appropriate for beachwear and lounging by the pool during your honeymoon, a crystal-encrusted pair of wedding flip-flops are also perfect for bridesmaids who want to dance the night away.

If you are a blushing bride who loves fashion,( but hates shoes that have the potential to hurt your precious feet) here are top money-saving secrets to buy the best bridal flip-flops for your wedding day!

Look for package wedding shoe discounts.

If you are buying wedding flip-flops for the entire bridal party,  ask the bridal salon for a bulk discount.  If you are purchasing your wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses at the same boutique or store, ask for a 15 to 20 percent discount on your bridal shoe order.

Hit the department stores for off-season bridal footwear sales.

If you are shopping in the winter for a pair of blue, pink or white flip-flops you are sure to catch an awesome deal. Whether you prefer Havaianas bridal flip flops or Old Navy basic beachy sandals, buy your wedding shoes off-season to get a surprisingly good deal in the fall and winter shopping months.

Pick a pair of wedding footwear that complement your bridal gown.

Add a little sparkle to your jaunt down the aisle with a pair of  fancy footwear that will dress up white, cream or even blue wedding dress with a small touch of  elegance and glimmer. Shining white or silver flip-flops — whether they are encrusted with Swarovski crystals or adorned with sea shells and sequins — add a special touch of magic and beauty to your beach wedding wear.

But to make sure that your footwear is comfortable choose a pair that fits snugly; walking  or dancing in  too-big, too-small or too-wide bridal flip-flops can cramp your feet and your style.

Instead of pairing a basic pair of white, silver or dyable wedding shoes with your cream or blue-hued wedding gown, you can infuse a little  sophisticated sparkle and beach-themed style into your special wedding day. By pairing an unexpected flash and shine to your bridal flip flops you can put a little more sexy in your step with wedding footwear that are  stylish, party-ready and attention-grabbing.

DIY wedding invitations –whether handwritten in your finest calligraphy or printed in gold leaf by you’re laser jet printer at home– declare to your guests, the time and date of your future nuptials.

For brides who wish to address their diy wedding invitations properly, don’t worry about making any mistakes!

Follow these simple steps below to adhere to formal bridal etiquette and complete your wedding invitations in a dignified and sophisticated manner that would make Ms. Manners and Emily Post proud!

Finalize your wedding list. 8 to 10 weeks before your nuptials, get the correct addresses for your guests. Obtain the proper apartment street numbers and zip codes so your wedding invitations arrive at the proper destination without any delay. If you haven’t selected your wedding stationary and invites, consider purchasing unique wedding invitations or a stylish wedding invitation kit at David’s Bridal.

Write your wedding invitation wording using immaculate penmanship. Sloppy writing or ink smudges on the outer envelope are wedding invitation faux pas. If your penmanship is messy instead of marvelous, either ask a friend with pristine handwriting or hire an inexpensive calligrapher to write each wedding guest’s address on the outer and inner envelope beautifully and neatly.

Follow formal wedding etiquette to address the outer envelope properly. Using your final wedding list, write each guest name on the very top of the envelope. Be sure to use these prefixes before their names: Miss, Ms., Mr., Mrs and Dr. If the couple is married, address the envelope as Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lincoln. For a woman who is divorced but uses her married name formally, use Mrs. Jane Lincoln instead of her maiden name.

Place street numbers and name on the second line of the wedding envelope. Write the word, Lane, Street or Drive completely instead of using abbreviations. Also write the names of the state and cities in full. When sending a wedding invite to an apartment or suite number, write out the terms, “Suite or Apartment,” as well.

Write each guest’s name, including a prefix, like Mr. or Miss. on the front of the inner wedding envelope. To address your unique wedding invitation completely, place the inner envelop inside the outer wedding envelope so that each guest’s name faces the rear flap of the external wedding envelope when opened. Insert any response cards, maps and special instructions into the outer wedding envelope with the printed side facing up.

Write the return address on the backside of the wedding invitation envelope. Add a wedding-themed stamp on the outer right corner and seal the invitation for a proper mailing. When do you mail your invites? Mail your formal wedding invitations a minimum of to 6 to 8 weeks in advance of your wedding date.

Fun DIY Wedding Invitation Facts:

1. According to Crane & Co., in ancient wedding times, wedding invites were delivered by a well-dressed horse and footman to each guest’s home, so properly addressed wedding invite was not required for delivery.
2. While some avant-garde brides use silver, blue or gold ink for wedding invitation printing, traditional envelopes use black ink only.
3. If the outer wedding invitation includes young children as guests, address each outer envelope with the parent’s names and the inner wedding envelope with the names of the child or children.
4. While two wedding envelopes are used for formal wedding invitations, write the guest’s mailing address on the outer wedding invitation envelope only.