{Erin's I Do's} Using Craigslist

I fully admit it. I'm a stalker. I check up on him first thing in the morning, first thing when I get home from work, and multiple times throughout the evening to see if there's anything new going on. I'm not in love ... obsessed maybe?

But Craig's been so good to me over the past few months. Ever since I got engaged, he's been such a huge help. I can always count on him to inspire me. he gave me ideas I didn't even know were possible.

For a DIY or budget bride, Craigslist is your best friend. By searching through "services," I found my DJ (only $600!), my photographer ($400!) and my florist ($400!). I waded through some not-so-great vendors, but the vendors that I ended up with are all amazing people who happen to run their businesses out of their homes.

Are you looking for a wedding dress? Craigslist has everything from $100 1980's puffy gowns to $2000 designer dresses. Some are a little frightening, to be honest. But there are others that have never been worn. I've even seen entire ensembles (dress, slip, veil, shoes, etc.) for less than $800!

I found almost all of my decorations through Craigslist. I've been able to purchase all my stemware, most of my dishes, signs, vases, over 100 mason jars (to be used for both drinking and decor), candles and more--all for significantly less than at the craft store or rental company. It's amazing the deals that can be found if you're willing to take the time to sift through the posts.

When you're looking on Craigslist, start out by searching "wedding." That'll give you gobs and gobs of ads. Once you know exactly what you're looking for, search for that. Every day, I search for "vintage lace," "wedding lace," "vintage wedding," "milk glass," etc. Think outside the box. Type in random words that just might have something to do with weddings: "June," "DIY," etc.

It may take quite a bit of time and patience to find exactly what you're looking for on Craigslist. Or you might find your entire dream wedding all in one post. I can guarantee that, if you find one essential item for your wedding on Craigslist, you'll soon find yourself in stalker mode as well.

Does anyone else have any suggestions for Craigslist? Or do you have some amazing finds that you just want to share? Post them in the comments! Happy stalking!

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