If you are planning to get married in the next six to twelve months, this is the perfect time to start shopping! Why? Because when you start early, you can track down some really good deals on the items that you will need and want to make your day beautiful. These are the things that a bride should plan to buy now for a wedding next year.

The bridal gown. About twice a year, bridal shops have huge sales to clear out the samples from previous seasons and to make room for new arrivals. By shopping ahead, a bride can often find a gorgeous discontinued sample gown at a deep discount. Finding just the right gown that way can take a bit of extra time and perseverance, which is why it is smart to get shopping right away. The great news is that designers are already showing their latest styles for next year, so you can easily go online and see which trends will continue and which ones will have gone by the wayside by next year. Among the clearance gowns will always be many styles which will look just as chic in a year as they do right now.

The bridal jewelry. Bridal jewelry designs tend to be very classic, so anything that looks stylish this year will still be fabulous next year. Look for classic designs in quality materials like sterling silver, Swarovski crystals, and freshwater pearls to ensure that your bridal jewelry has a timeless elegance. Even if you do not find the wedding jewelry set of your dreams on sale, when starting this far ahead, you can buy it one piece at a time. A lot of brides also ask for their wedding accessories for their birthday or for Christmas.

Candles. Every wedding needs lots and lots of romantic candles, and the end of the summer is a fantastic time to find them on clearance. As stores make way for back-to-school and fall merchandise, you can scoop up tons of candles in pretty summer colors to use for your wedding next year. This is also a great time to get citronella candles and tiki torches on sale. Store in a climate controlled space; if you stash your candles in your attic, for instance, they will be nothing but puddles of wax by next summer!

Outdoor cushions and decorations. A huge trend in weddings is the lounge area. No longer a novelty, this is a trend that is here to stay. Large colorful outdoor cushions are ideal for designing a lounge area for a summer reception, indoors or outdoors. You might also wish to grab a few outdoor area rugs to enhance your summery reception hang-out space while summer decor is on clearance. The best part is that after your wedding, you will have everything you need to decorate your porch or patio.

Silk flowers. Personally, I am not crazy for faux flowers, but many brides do like to use them for diy wedding centerpieces and other decorations. If you are going to use silk flowers, it is important to buy the very best quality available. To bring the finest faux flowers into a diy budget, shop around to find the end-of-summer sales. While not all of the most popular varieties will be discounted, the craft shops need to make space for fall and holiday florals, so some of the summery colors will be on sale. Sweeten the deal by watching your local paper for coupons to craft stores like Michael’s or A.C. Moore. Many craft stores will also send out coupons to people who sign up for their mailing lists, and some may even offer free or low-cost seminars on diy wedding decorations.

With all of this shopping done so early, you will be able to relax over the fall and winter months. And then when the spring and summer come around next year, you will be sitting pretty with all of your gorgeous wedding finds scored at excellent bargain prices. Planning ahead is a great way to get everything you want for your wedding without going over your budget.

Author Bio: Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about wedding planning, fashion, and diy ideas. At http://silverlandjewelry.com/ we carry a fabulous selection of bridal jewelry to suit any style and budget. All jewelry orders over $99 receive free shipping, so visit today!

Category: Marriage
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