It’s a honor to be a part of a couple’s wedding but the cost can get somewhat out of hand. With the Bride & Groom in over their heads with wedding plans, sometimes they don’t realize the cost for the bridal party.

Fortunately, the last wedding I was a part of, the bride ( my best friend) , was aware of how financially burdening a wedding can get for the bridal party.  She did the research for me and found that a toddlers tux (for the ring bearer) is $140 to rent at Men’s Warehouse, to buy a tux at Sym’s $20 (one of the reasons we are friends).

The ring bearer was looking so sharp in his $20 tux, you would have never guessed it had I not told you, check him out:

Bottom line, don’t let the traditions of a wedding cloud your judgment. There are ways to cut cost and still look good.

Are you a part of a wedding and are afraid of cost getting out of hand? Suggest saving alternatives to the couple, nip the spending issue in the butt!

Get your ring bearers tux at Sym’s. FYI-They have men’s tuxedos too.

Saving money never looked this good!

Mom & Dad you can not possibly be looking right if your “mini-me” isn’t  just as fabulous.

Dressing children fashionably can be tough, they are constantly growing out of things, they get dirty, they don’t like how things feel, and the list never ends. Parents tend to buy cheap and not fashionable since the clothes will most likely be ruined after one or two wears.

With a little effort, Mom & Dad, you can find Fashionably Fluent clothes for your little one, where the budget stays the same but style is not  forfeited.

Check out this outfit below, put together by FF, for an oh so fabulous looking boy!

Outfit includes- Vest, Button Down, Blazer &  Jeans- $20 at Syms.

Converse sneakers are a must have for your little trend setter.

The patch on the elbows is a classic, this kind of blazer can work for the holidays & for  birthday parties. Its effortlessly chic, pair with jeans and sneakers even a comfy tee, and your little boy will be looking cool and feeling nice.

Try Syms for this kind of packaged outfit deal.

The mix and match alternatives from an outfit like this is endless, so the budget stays the same but the style is not sacrificed.

Good Luck Mom & Dad!

Special Thank you to my little boy Julian, who modeled these clothes with such class ; )