Hey ladies (& gents)! Bridal Inquirer is happy to introduce you to Beau-Coup & Wedding Paper Divas newest joint venture…Resourceful Brides! And to kick it off in true recessionista style, they are sponsoring a contest in which one lucky bride (or groom) will win $1000 to purchase invitations and favors for all their guests! How awesome is that??? All you have to do is visit the site and submit the best money-saving wedding tip to be entered to win $1,000 in gift certificates from Wedding Paper Divas and Beau-coup! The deadline for submissions is Monday, July 20 at midnight, PST and the winning idea will be posted online on Friday, July 24.

Resourceful Brides is a great resource for the Recessionista Bride looking for money-saving tips in planning her wedding. My favorite tip so far…Favor Centerpieces: The average cost for a floral centerpiece is between $50 to $150. You can cut that cost altogether by creating “break-away” centerpieces out of your wedding favors. Simply arrange your favors on top of a decorative platter or cake plate and invite everyone at the table to take one home.  

(Bridal Inquirer is not affiliated with WPD/Beau-Coup/Resourceful Brides or this contest, just happy to share the awesomeness!)