8 Items to Buy During Holiday Sales if You’re Planning a Wedding

Take advantage of these deals as you get closer to your big day.

November 16, 2022

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8 Ways to Save with Holiday Sales

When you’re in the thick of wedding planning, you might notice how expensive every single item you want to purchase is — from invitations to wedding shoes. As you’re eyeballing your budget and comparing it to the price of all the things you want to buy, it can be easy to get overwhelmed, stressed, and frustrated.

But one opportunity to save money while planning your wedding is to take advantage of discounts during the holiday season, especially the ones that happen around Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here are the top 10 items to buy during the holiday sale season.

Bridesmaid Dresses

If you’re in the process of deciding what bridesmaid dress brand and style that you’d like your bridal party to wear, round up some options that are on sale for a steep discount. While it might be hard to notice, your bridesmaids spent quite a lot of money on your wedding celebration, from the travel to the gifts. If you can find ways for them to save cash on the dress, you’ll make them extra happy.

Sales:

Birdy Grey: From November 18 through Cyber Monday, you can get bridesmaid dresses at up to 75% off.

Azazie: From Black Friday through Cyber Monday get 15% off this retailer's bridesmaid dresses.

Wedding Jewelry

In addition to searching for all your pre-wedding event outfits as well as your look for the big day, you’ll also want to pick out the most fitting accessories to go with each look. If you have certain bracelets, earrings, or necklaces in mind, start searching for coupon codes so you can purchase them during the holiday sales season.

Sales:

Mejuri: Black Friday purchases of $150 or more (before tax) are 20% off.

Jennifer Fisher: Starting November 8, take 15% off fine jewelry on the site.

Invitations and Save the Dates

One of the best and least expensive times to purchase your wedding invitations and save the dates is during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. You can often find big savings of over 20% on the paper invites that you’re eager to send out to your loved ones and friends.

Sale:

Minted: The sale starts on November 23 with 20% off orders worth $150 or more (just use the code BF2022). Minted is also offering 25% off save-the-dates with code BFWED22 from November 23 through Black Friday.

Wedding Gifts

Even though you’re in the midst of planning your own celebration, you might notice that you have a handful of weddings on the calendar next year for other people in your life. In an effort to save money, you can pick up wedding gifts now for each celebration and take advantage of big savings.

Sales:

Etsy: From now until November 17, enjoy 20% off crafted and curated designs from participating sellers.

Anthropologie: From November 22 through 24, get 30% off sale on sale items and a 30% off home event.

Honeymoon Vacation Packages

In addition to sales happening on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there are also a lot of great discounts that show up on Travel Tuesday. If you’re looking to score great prices on airfare, hotel, rental car reservations, or getaway packages, set travel alerts using Skyscanner and Kayak to make sure you get the lowest prices.

Sales:

Celebrity Cruises: From now until December 1, get 75% off a second guest sailing through 2025.

GetYourGuide: Save as much as 50% on tours and experiences worldwide during Black Friday.

Dancing Shoes

During holiday sales, a lot of merchandise is priced 40-50% lower than usual. Looking for the perfect pair of shoes to wear to your wedding ceremony and the reception? Search your favorite shoe brands online to grab a stylish pair of wedding heels.

Sales:

Emmy London: 20% off fashion products on the site with code EMMYBF30.

Nordstrom: From November 3 through November 27, save up to 50% select styles for men and women, including shoes.

Gifts for the Bridal Party

After you’ve decided which of your friends you want to stand beside you in your bridal party, you might be on the hunt for unique and meaningful gifts that will wow them. You can find discounts on bridesmaid robes, personalized tote bags, and even self-care beauty items (like facemasks or ice rollers) that they will truly adore.

Sales:

BaubleBar: Save 30% sitewide at BaubleBar for Black Friday this year starting November 21.

Goodly: Save 20% on all full-price items on Black Friday.

Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands

Still in the market for an engagement ring or wedding band? While you might not think these items ever go on sale, oftentimes you can find discounts offered during the holiday season. Contact your local jewelry store and see if they are offering any promotions, or search online.

Sales:

Blue Nile: From October 31 to November 20, save up to 40% with the code BLUENILE22.

Ross Simons: Discounts start on November 7 with 25% off thousands of items and a $100 gift coupon toward a future purchase.

Zales: From November 12 through November 29, you’ll get 30-50% off everything.

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