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And if your big day is coming up soon, no one has to tell you that weddings are expensive (although there are ways to throw a wedding on a budget<\/a>!).<\/p>\n Considering the cost of Groom\u2019s Tuxedo\/Suit, Bride\u2019s dress, Hair\/makeup, Rehearsal Dinner, Photographer, Flowers, Venue, Cake, Music, Officiant and everything else, your wedding is one of the biggest expenses in your life.<\/p>\n And that\u2019s not even including the honeymoon!<\/p>\n So how would you like a list of freebies to make you big day a little more affordable?<\/p>\n If you said, \u201cI do!\u201d you\u2019re in the right place!<\/p>\n Here is a list of wedding freebies and samples you can get\u00a0 by mail<\/a>, online or in the store!<\/p>\n Save money on stationary by scoring free ones through these places.<\/p>\n There are countless websites where you can get stationary ideas for the save the date card, wedding invitation, RSVP card, etc.<\/p>\n How about sites that offer dozens, if not hundreds, of templates or designs for free!<\/p>\n Here is a list of places where you can get great stationary templates for free.<\/p>\n WeddingChicks.com<\/a> is a website dedicated to giving you the wedding of your dreams on a budget you can afford.<\/p>\n One of their services is offering you dozens of stationary templates for invitations, save the date cards, and thank you cards.<\/p>\n They offer dozens upon dozens of downloadable templates for you to use for your stationary.<\/p>\n And best of all, they\u2019re all free.<\/p>\n Cards & Pockets is a website dedicated to a wide variety of stationary products for any event you can imagine.<\/p>\n Wedding invitations being one of them.<\/p>\n They have a lot of really nice designs and templates to choose from.<\/p>\n Many of them for free.<\/p>\n Just click on the \u201cWedding\u201d header, then under \u201cWedding Invitations\u201d click on \u201cFree Templates<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n In all, they offer 35 different designs you can choose from.<\/p>\n Greetings Island is a website for offering a wide variety of stationary ideas for just about any occasion you can think of.<\/p>\n This includes wedding invitations.<\/p>\n Just click on \u201cInvitations\u201d at the top, then click on \u201cWedding<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n You will have hundreds of templates to choose from.<\/p>\n And not just for the wedding.<\/p>\n They have ideas for the bachelor party, bridal shower, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, and more.<\/p>\n Some of the invitation templates even come with matching RSVP cards.<\/p>\n Poster My Wall is a site for creating posters, videos, graphics, and other items for personal or professional use.<\/p>\n One of their services is providing templates for wedding invitations<\/a>.<\/p>\n In all, they offer over 1,200 different design templates for you to choose from!<\/p>\n They also offer over 100 save the date templates<\/a>.<\/p>\n And best of all, they\u2019re all 100% free.<\/p>\n Canva is a website that offers companies and individuals the opportunity to create professional looking websites and stationery.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t be scared off by the pricing plans you see on the main page.<\/p>\n The offer over 500 wedding invitation templates<\/a> and over 3,000 save the date templates<\/a> completely for free.<\/p>\n Printable Invitation Kits is a website that offers free, printable templates for many different events.<\/p>\n This includes wedding invitations and RSVP cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n In all, the site offers 31 pages of templates for you to choose from.<\/p>\n The website Love & Lavender offers a variety of templates<\/a> for you to use for you wedding invitations and other stationary.<\/p>\n There are different filters on the left-hand side of the page for you to narrow down your options ranging from style, color, and text.<\/p>\n Some are free while others do have a price tag.<\/p>\n You can narrow your search to only the free options by using the price filter.<\/p>\n Avery.com allows you to create and print almost anything you can imagine.<\/p>\n Here you can create your own wedding invitations, save the date cards, thank you notes, custom address labels, and more.<\/p>\n Just go to the homepage and type \u201cwedding\u201d in the search bar, and you\u2019ll get a look at what they have to offer.<\/a><\/p>\n As the name implies, Basic Invite<\/a> specializes in invitations.<\/p>\n But that\u2019s not all that they do.<\/p>\n Just go to the \u201cWedding\u201d header at the top of the page.<\/p>\n There you\u2019ll see they offer not just wedding invitations but menu cards, guest cards, bridal shower cards, enclosure cards, save the date cards, and more.<\/p>\n They also offer a free printable wedding planner, and free wedding website.<\/p>\n FotoJet<\/a> offers you two different options for creating thank you cards.<\/p>\n First, you can use one of the templates they provide.<\/p>\n Second, you can personalize your card by using a picture or pictures from your wedding.<\/p>\n And they are free and do not require any registration.<\/p>\n The Sweetest Occasion<\/a> offers a free, printable of a thank you card featuring a tandem bicycle.<\/p>\n It\u2019s offered in three different colors and includes printing instructions as well as recommendations for the best paper options.<\/p>\n If you want to forgo the paper route and go with electronic or online invitations, there are free options for that as well.<\/p>\n Evite is a website that instead of creating traditional paper invitations, users can create impressive-looking digital invitations for special events.<\/p>\n This includes wedding invitations<\/a>.<\/p>\n In all, the offer eight pages of designs to choose from.<\/p>\n Some are free, while others do charge a fee.<\/p>\n The free offerings will be labeled \u201cfree\u201d below the picture.<\/p>\n Punchbowl is another site specializing in online invitations.<\/p>\n And they offer an extensive selection of wedding invitations to choose from<\/a>.<\/p>\n They also offer bachelor, bachelorette, bridal shower, engagement, and rehearsal dinner options as well.<\/p>\n In all, they offer over 100 different invitation styles.<\/p>\n They offer a free seven-day trial, after that your subscription begins.<\/p>\n So be careful to get everything finished within that window.<\/p>\n Wedivite<\/a> also allows you to create your own custom, digital wedding invitation for free.<\/p>\n But they\u2019re not just in the invitation business.<\/p>\n They offer a host of other services to help make your wedding day easier to plan.<\/p>\n These include allowing guests to offer song suggestions, directions to the wedding, a wedding album, seating arrangements, and more.<\/p>\n They even offer a free app to let you plan your wedding while you\u2019re on the go.<\/p>\n Paperless Post<\/a> also offers you a wide variety of electronic wedding invitations, as well as save the date and thank you cards.<\/p>\n Just look for the \u201cWedding\u201d header at the top of the page.<\/p>\n From there you\u2019ll have the option of selecting invitations, save the date cards, bridal shower invitations, rehearsal dinner invites, and thank you cards.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll have a huge variety of styles to choose from, all are listed down the left side of the page.<\/p>\n They even offer options from the likes of Kate Spade, Anthropologie, Crate & Barrell, and many more.<\/p>\n Do you want to give your invitations or the save the date envelopes an added personal touch?<\/p>\n Or do you want to personalize the wine bottles at the reception?<\/p>\n As it turns out, you can with some free, customized labels!<\/p>\n Online Labels lets you use your creativity to make any kind of mailing label you can think of.<\/p>\n As for weddings<\/a>, they offer 86 different options.<\/p>\n They include labels for water bottles, wine bottles, beer bottles, address labels, and many more.<\/p>\n Template.net offers countless ideas for custom mailing labels.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to design you own label for you wedding invitations, there are plenty to choose from.<\/p>\n In all, they offer almost a dozen different styles to choose from<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are countless books and magazines dedicated to wedding planning and advice.<\/p>\n And buying different magazines and books to get ideas can get really expensive really fast.<\/p>\n But there are ways to get access to most, if not all, of the different wedding publications out there by using subscriptions you probably already have.<\/p>\n Many of you have an Amazon Kindle e-reader.<\/p>\n If you have a Kindle Unlimited<\/a> subscription, you have access to over one million titles as well as current magazines.<\/p>\n Use your subscription to read all the wedding books and magazines you can find.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have a subscription, join and take advantage of the 30-day trial.<\/p>\n Many of you are probably Amazon Prime members.<\/p>\n One of the perks of being a Prime membership is Prime Reading<\/a>.<\/p>\n With Prime Reading you can access over 1000 books and magazines.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a safe bet there will be more than a few wedding publications to choose from.<\/p>\n Also, you don\u2019t need a Kindle to access them.<\/p>\n You can use any electronic or mobile device.<\/p>\n In addition to Kindle Unlimited and Prime reading, there are scores of websites where you can download books for free.<\/p>\n A couple of years ago, MoneyPantry published a list of 100 Sites For Thrifty Bookworms to Download & Read Books Online.<\/a><\/p>\n Reread the article and look at all the sites that offer free books.<\/p>\n Then download the wedding book, or books, you\u2019re looking for and get all the advice you need for free!<\/p>\n Planning for your big day can be overwhelming.<\/p>\n And wedding planners can be expensive.<\/p>\n But never fear!<\/p>\n Here are a few free wedding apps to help you plan your dream wedding!<\/p>\n The Knot is a comprehensive, all-in-one wedding app available on both Android<\/a> and iOS<\/a>.<\/p>\n This app is almost like a digital wedding planner.<\/p>\n It will help you:<\/p>\n The app certainly has its fans, earning 4.8 stars in the Google Play store and Apple App Store<\/p>\n Joy is another useful wedding app available on Android<\/a> and iOS<\/a>.<\/p>\n The app allows you to manage the guest list and RSVPs.<\/p>\n It also has the ability to create a private social network for your wedding for the wedding party and guests.<\/p>\n It also allows the newlyweds and guests to share pictures privately.<\/p>\n It also coordinates with the related website withjoy.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The app has plenty of good reviews, getting 4.5 stars on Google Play and 4.8 on Apple.<\/p>\n Lady Marry is also a highly-rated wedding app for both Android<\/a> and iOS<\/a>.<\/p>\n The app lets you create a customized check list, share your checklist with as many people as you want, find tips, and manage communication between everyone involved.<\/p>\n Like the other two previously mentioned, Lady Marry has plenty of fans.<\/p>\n It has 4.7 stars on both Google Play and Apple.<\/p>\n Wedding Happy<\/a> is an all-in-one wedding app available on iOS.<\/p>\n The app asks for your wedding date, then helps you build a step-by-step plan to keep you on schedule.<\/p>\n This includes a countdown to the big day, payment tracking and spending summary, finding wedding pros, share wedding progress on social media, and more.<\/p>\n You can also sync your plan across all of your Apple devices.<\/p>\n It currently has a 4.8 star rating on the Apple app store.<\/p>\n Many couples have wedding websites to tell their story, give brief bios of the wedding party, information about the date and venue, etc.<\/p>\n Or maybe you\u2019re overwhelmed and looking for a site to help you get organized.<\/p>\n Or maybe you want a site that does both?<\/p>\n If so, you\u2019re in luck!<\/p>\n Here are a few sites that will let you set up a free wedding website!<\/p>\n WithJoy.com<\/a> is an all-in-one wedding planning website.<\/p>\n It allows you to share the details of your wedding with all of your guests.<\/p>\n It lets you create a custom site within minutes.<\/p>\n It lets you send online invite and save the dates and keep count of the RSVPs.<\/p>\n You can even post pictures from the ceremony with unlimited storage.<\/p>\n It has a companion app, mentioned above.<\/p>\n Zola.com<\/a> bills itself as everything you need for you wedding in one place.<\/p>\n It has the option to create a wedding website that allows you to import you guest\u2019s addresses, and track RSVPs.<\/p>\n You can also create your own wedding checklist.<\/p>\n It has a place to build your registry, featuring over 800 different brands.<\/p>\n In addition to the registry, you can also get a 20% post-wedding discount, which you can use as many times as you want up to six months after your wedding.<\/p>\n You have the option to create paper invitations and save the date cards, but that option does cost extra.<\/p>\n Minted.com<\/a> lets couples create a free wedding website from many different templates.<\/p>\n In all, they have 33 pages of ideas for you to choose from.<\/p>\n They also offer free digital address collection cards, custom envelopes, and several free samples of save the date cards.<\/p>\n You can also buy invitations, save the date cards, and other items.<\/p>\n However, unlike Zola and Joy, Minted does not offer planning assistance.<\/p>\n ZankYou.us<\/a> offers couples the ability to build a custom and comprehensive wedding website.<\/p>\n They offer 50 designs for you to choose from, and the ability to choose the name of your site.<\/p>\n You can add information such as a music playlist, wedding day schedule, a guestbook, recommended hotels, save the date and RSVP options, and a registry.<\/p>\n It also has a companion app on Google Play<\/a> and Apple<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wedding Wire<\/a> also offers couples many options to create a wedding website for free.<\/p>\n In addition to the basic information, couples can add a link to their wedding registry, collect RSVPs and sync it to your guest list, and recommend hotels and even unlock special rates.<\/p>\n It also has a companion app you can get for Android<\/a> and iOS<\/a>.<\/p>\n Luvbirds<\/a> claims couples can create their own wedding website in only 60 seconds.<\/p>\n You have countless colors and fonts to choose from, so matching it to your wedding theme will be no problem.<\/p>\n It also allows you to track and manage RSVPs through your site.<\/p>\n It also offers an interesting feature called an online \u201cwishing well\u201d where wedding guests can contribute to the couple\u2019s honeymoon fund via PayPal.<\/p>\n These companies give you free stuff if you do your wedding registry with them.<\/p>\n You can find literally everything on Amazon, which makes it a great place for a wedding registry.<\/a><\/p>\n And setting up your registry is free, and there are other benefits as well.<\/p>\n Anything left on your wish list can be purchased at a discount (10%-20% depending on if you\u2019re a Prime member).<\/p>\n Also you can receive bonus gifts<\/a> when you register with certain vendors and when your guests purchase something from that brand.<\/p>\n How would you a wedding present (or presents) from Bed, Bath & Beyond<\/a>?<\/p>\n If your guests buy something from a brand that offers free gifts for newlyweds, that can happen!<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what you need to do.<\/p>\n Create a registry with them, then after your wedding go to your local store and fill out a redemption form and submit it with a copy of your registry.<\/p>\n If your guests bought you one of the qualifying items, you\u2019ll get a free gift!<\/p>\n Macy\u2019s has several reasons for you to set up a wedding registry with them.<\/p>\n First is Registry Star Rewards<\/a>, where you get 10% in Reward Dollars on qualifying purchases plus 5% in Reward Dollars when someone buys an item from your registry.<\/p>\n Second is the Newlywed Discount<\/a> where you get 20% off the items left on your registry, plus an extra 10% off big items like furniture and rugs.<\/p>\n Third is the Gifts With Completion Program<\/a> where you can receive free gifts when you meet the requirements of certain brands and send in a redemption form.<\/p>\n Fourth is the Dream Fund<\/a>.<\/p>\n Just go by your local Macy\u2019s store, add the Dream Fund Gift Card to your registry, people contribute money, then you get a gift card for the final amount to go shopping!<\/p>\n The specialty cookware retailer Sur La Table<\/a> offers several opportunities to score free gifts when you open a wedding registry with them.<\/p>\n First, you can receive free gifts with Cuisinart, Le Creuset, Microplane Tools, and Wustof Cutlery when you open your registry and meet a minimum dollar amount.<\/p>\n Second, you can receive free gifts when your wedding guests purchase a certain amount from All-Clad, Cuisinart, Global Cutlery, Kyocera Cutlery, Le Creuset, Lodge Cookware, Scanpan Cookware, Shun Cotery and Wustof Cutlery.<\/p>\n Dillard\u2019s department store offers two ways<\/a> for you to get free gifts when you open a wedding registry.<\/p>\n First, you can get a free gift from Cuisinart when you register for a minimum dollar amount of their items.<\/p>\n Second, 14 different brands offer completion incentives where if your guests purchase a certain dollar amount within that brand, you get a free gift.<\/p>\n The participating brands include Cuisinart, Kate Spade, Lodge, Le Creuset, and more.<\/p>\n Specialty retailer Crate & Barrel<\/a> offers several incentives to open a wedding registry with them.<\/p>\n First is opportunity for bonus gifts from the likes of Wustof, Cambridge, Reed & Barton, Le Creuset, Fleischer & Wolf, and more when gests purchase a certain amount from that brand.<\/p>\n Second is the opportunity to score discounts off of Couples Resorts, at tux rental from The Black Tux, and wedding invitations from Paper Source.<\/p>\n You can also score a set of free stemless wine glasses just for opening a registry.<\/p>\n Specialty retailer Williams Sonoma<\/a> also offers couples the chance to get bonus gifts when they open a registry.<\/p>\n If their guests spend above a minimum amount on items from All-Clad and Le Creuset, couples are eligible to receive a free gift.<\/p>\n Grooms to be, how would you like to get a free tux rental?<\/p>\n Or brides to be, how about free fabric samples to help you choose your bridesmaids\u2019 dresses?<\/p>\n Or how about free cake samples?<\/p>\n If these sound like music to your ears, great news!<\/p>\n There are even more freebies and samples you can get your hands on!<\/p>\n Looking for the perfect wedding cake?<\/p>\n Want to do a few taste tests before you make your final decision?<\/p>\n Your local bakery or bakeries may offer free samples for you to try.<\/p>\n Call around and ask or check with your friends and coworkers to see who will let you take a few samples for you to try for free.<\/p>\n Men, how does a free tux rental sound?<\/p>\n If it sounds awesome, then it\u2019s time to look at National Tuxedo Rentals<\/a>.<\/p>\n All you have to do is register your wedding, add four people in addition to yourself, set up your style, then you get a code that unlocks a free tux rental!<\/p>\n The tux includes a jacket, pants, shirt, vest or cummerbund, neckwear, cufflinks, travel garment bag, free sizing, and free dry cleaning before and after the event.<\/p>\n Also, everyone is eligible for a $60 off promotion.<\/p>\n You may also qualify for an at-home try-on offer!<\/p>\n What a deal!<\/p>\n Just make sure you register 60 days before your wedding date.<\/p>\n How would you like a free Joseph Abboud suit or a free $300 shopping spree from Men\u2019s Wearhouse<\/a>?<\/p>\n If you have six groomsmen in your wedding party, that can happen!<\/p>\n Get your groomsmen to rent their tux from Men\u2019s Wearhouse and you can get a free suit, a $300 shopping spree, or a free tux or suit rental.<\/p>\n A free suit or a shopping spree?<\/p>\n You\u2019ll like the that looks, I guarantee!<\/p>\n Why should the groom be the only one who gets free stuff?<\/p>\n Ladies, when you buy your dress from David\u2019s Bridal<\/a> Bride Benefits you have several options of savings.<\/p>\n You can get a free garment bag with a wedding dress purchase.<\/p>\n You can get a free planning notebook.<\/p>\n Get $100 off from Smile Direct Club.<\/p>\n You can get 20% off personalized gifts.<\/p>\n And much more.<\/p>\n Check the website frequently, the offers do change.<\/p>\n Do you have an idea for the invitations in mind, but want to see them in person before you decide?<\/p>\n The American Wedding<\/a> will send you up to five samples for you to check out in person before you make your final decision.<\/p>\n Are you and your bridesmaids having a difficult time deciding on the bridesmaid dresses?<\/p>\n If so, don\u2019t worry.<\/p>\n There are several places that will give you free fabric swatches for bridesmaid dresses.<\/p>\n 43. TwoBirds<\/a> will send you up to eight fabric swatches for free.<\/p>\n 44. Dress & Charm<\/a> will let you choose up to six fabric swatches for free.<\/p>\n 45. For Her and For Him<\/a> will send you up to five free swatches, as well as a free tape measure.<\/p>\n And guys, you can get free color swatches for ties from Tie Mart<\/a>.<\/p>\n Are you not sure about your ring size?<\/p>\n If so, there are two places offering to send you a free ring sizer.<\/p>\n 46. Brilliant Earth<\/a><\/p>\n 47. Larson Jewelers<\/a><\/p>\n These companies will send you a free ring sizer.<\/p>\n Because you don\u2019t want your engagement ring or wedding band to be the wrong size!<\/p>\n Every woman wants to look perfect on their wedding day.<\/p>\n And ladies, no one has to tell you make up is expensive!<\/p>\n But fear not, there are several places offering free makeup & beauty samples<\/a> for you to try!<\/p>\n Are you an Amazon Prime Member?<\/p>\n If so, are you familiar with Amazon Product Sampling<\/a>?<\/p>\n It\u2019s a service where Amazon sends you free samples in the mail for you to try.<\/p>\n Just go to the preferences page and select \u201cbeauty.\u201d<\/p>\n You\u2019ll start receiving makeup samples in just a few days.<\/p>\n The Dillard\u2019s beauty counter<\/a> offers several freebies for you to try.<\/p>\n One is a free sample of a perfume of your choice, just ask one of their Fragrance Experts.<\/p>\n Another is a free makeover, with a customized face chart for you take home so you can recreate the look at home.<\/p>\n A third is having one of their Beauty experts find your perfect foundation, and then taking a sample home with you.<\/p>\n All three are free of charge!<\/p>\n The iconic department store offers many free makeup tips and tutorials<\/a>.<\/p>\n Teaching you on how to get the latest looks on social media, finding a foundation match, skin care, and more.<\/p>\n In fact, they offer over 100 complimentary services!<\/p>\n Need something to stash away to freshen up your makeup during your wedding festivities, or looking for something to add to a bridesmaid\u2019s goody bag?<\/p>\n Here are 2 companies that got you covered:<\/p>\n 51. Neiman Marcus<\/a><\/p>\nFree Wedding Stationary<\/h2>\n
Traditional Paper Invitations, Save the Date, RSVP, Etc.<\/h3>\n
1. WeddingChicks<\/h4>\n
2. Cards & Pockets<\/h4>\n
3. Greeting Island<\/h4>\n
4. Poster My Wall<\/h4>\n
5. Canva<\/h4>\n
6. Printable Invitation Kits<\/h4>\n
7. Love & Lavender<\/h4>\n
8. Avery<\/h4>\n
9. Basic Invite<\/h4>\n
10. FotoJet<\/h4>\n
11. The Sweetest Occasion<\/h4>\n
Electronic Invitations<\/h3>\n
12. Evite<\/h4>\n
13. Punchbowl<\/h4>\n
14. Wedivite<\/h4>\n
15. Paperless Post<\/h4>\n
Free Custom Address Labels<\/h3>\n
16. Online Labels<\/h4>\n
17. Template.net<\/h4>\n
Free Wedding Magazines & Books<\/h2>\n
18. Kindle Unlimited<\/h4>\n
19. Amazon Prime<\/h4>\n
20. Websites Offering Free E-Books<\/h4>\n
Free Wedding Planning Apps & Websites<\/h2>\n
21. The Knot<\/h4>\n
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22. Joy<\/h4>\n
23. Lady Marry<\/h4>\n
24. Wedding Happy<\/h4>\n
\u00a0Free Wedding Websites (with Companion Apps)<\/h2>\n
25. Joy<\/h4>\n
26. ZOLA<\/h4>\n
27. Minted<\/h4>\n
28. ZankYou<\/h4>\n
29. Wedding Wire<\/h4>\n
30. Luvbirds<\/h4>\n
\u00a0Stores with Free Wedding Registries Offering Free Gifts & Discounts<\/h2>\n
31. Amazon.com<\/h4>\n
32. Bed, Bath & Beyond<\/h4>\n
33. Macy\u2019s<\/h4>\n
34. Sur La Table<\/h4>\n
35. Dillard\u2019s<\/h4>\n
36. Crate & Barrel<\/h4>\n
37. Williams Sonoma<\/h4>\n
Places to Get Freebies & Samples (Including Suits!)<\/h2>\n
38. Free Wedding Cake Samples<\/h4>\n
39. Free Groom\u2019s Tuxedo<\/h4>\n
40. Free Suit or $300 Shopping Spree<\/h4>\n
41. Get Over $1000 in Wedding Savings<\/h4>\n
42. Free Wedding Invitation Samples<\/h4>\n
Free Fabric Swatches<\/h2>\n
Free Ring Sizers<\/h2>\n
Free Makeup & Beauty Supplies<\/h2>\n
48. Free Makeup Samples<\/h4>\n
49. Free Fragrance or Customized Face Chart<\/h4>\n
50. Free Makeup Consultation<\/h4>\n
Free Wedding Gifts<\/h4>\n