There is alot of planning and shopping that takes place long before the big wedding day. It is extremely easy to go overboard without even knowing it. You pick out what kind of gown you want. What the brides maids will wear, all the way down to the silverware. It gets expensive. I went to Bridal shops and found beautiful gowns fit for a princess but I just could not afford the price. My Mother, bless her heart, took me to a second hand bridal gown shop. At first I was appauled at the very thought of wearing someone else's wedding gown. This was my day after all. We looked around and my Mother showed me a beautiful flowing gown with the princess look to it that I wanted. It had pearls and lace and a 4 foot train on the back of it. I was hesitant but, I tried it on just to please mom and then I turned and looked in the mirror and I fell in love with this gown. The cost of the gown was 4 times cheaper than the new gowns at the bridal shop. I was hooked and from that moment on I was hitting sales and going on Ebay. It never crossed my mind to shop on ebay especially for a wedding. I found my flowers, alot of my decorations, candles, even my silverware (brand new ) on Ebay. I saved so much money. 

Planning a wedding always includes stress but, if you,re looking for variety and deals shopping on ebay and second hand shops saves so much money. It won't get rid of all of the stress but, it really helps ease it.