Wedding trends for this year are being highly influenced by the American economy . As a result of the uncertain financial climate, couples are opting to have smaller and less expensive weddings. There are many ways to cut down on wedding expenses that do not include cutting out the magical appeal and and white-wedding dream.

Vintage is in this year, which means you can save a tonne of money by wearing your mothers or grandmothers dress. It may have been a classic dress that can be re-used easily with some new jewelry, shoes or other accents and accessories. Having a Caribbean wedding is a fabulous way to save money and you can take that vintage dress and cut it to a length that is more suitable for the Caribbean climate, tie a bright coloured sash around the waste – and voila you have a new & improved “Caribbean” style wedding dress.