Designer Wedding Gowns... Cheap

As you know, I advise outdoor brides not to overspend on wedding gowns. What's a girl to do, though, if she really wants a designer dress? Buy one cheap! Mark your calendar for the upcoming spring wedding dress sales at Filene's Basement stores: February 19 in Boston (actually at the Hynes Convention Center, since the flagship store is currently closed) and March 19 in Atlanta, Georgia. Before you participate in the "running of the brides," read my 10 tips for finding a bargain bridal gown at a Filene's Basement wedding dress sale.

Hold Your Wedding by the Maine Sea, Honeymoon in Greece for Free

Here's a terrific deal for any couple contemplating a coastal Maine wedding. Host your outdoor wedding celebration at Kennebunkport's Breakwater Inn & Spa, and you'll receive a free, four-night honeymoon package at your choice of two luxurious Greek hotels: Mykonos Grace or Santorini Grace. The package, which is valid for up to a year after your wedding date, includes airport transfers, champagne, strawberries, flowers and dinner with wine at the hotel. It does not include airfare. For details, call 207-967-5333.

_{Media photo courtesy of Breakwater Inn & Spa.}