All women dream of their fairy tale wedding: lights everywhere, linens over everything, a high-end Cinderella dress – the works. We would all love our wedding budget to be bottomless so we could plan our perfect day. However, that is not the case for thousands of brides every year. Certain items, like apt decorations and soft chair linens, must be slashed in order to stay within that magic number. While sacrifice is difficult, leaving behind your dream wedding could be just what your marriage needs.

According to an article on CNN.com, a duo of economics professors at Emory University conducted a study to see if an expensive wedding equaled a lasting marriage. Lo and behold, they found that those who spent less on their nuptials were those who stayed in it for the long haul. The numbers are surprising: Those who spent $20,000 or more on their wedding were 1.6 times more likely to end up signing divorce papers than those who spent between $5,000 and $10,000. Those who really cut corners and dropped a grand or less had a lower divorce rate.

Look at Kim Kardashian and her $10 million wedding that lasted a whopping 72 days. While that’s an extreme example, it only strengthens the point that pouring money into your wedding does not equate to marital bliss. Most extravagant Hollywood weddings don’t last; so don’t buy into the idea that the more money you spend, the more years you’re adding to your marriage.

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For an unbeatable price of $450 (and a savings of $500), this stunning satin Casablanca gown, style 1959, is your oyster – as an empty canvas, you can put your own personal flair on it. Its A-line shape and pick-up skirt will make you look like a goddess on a cloud as you float down the aisle.

Consider wrapping a belt around your waist! At $235, this pearl and crystal accessory from Blossom Veils will cinch you splendidly.

Both of these jewelry pieces (these pearl crystal earrings and this bridal bracelet) will not only coordinate with your belt, but they will also put less than a $45 dent in your purse. What a steal!

Thanks to Bridepower, you can save yourself a few dollars and make your groom’s jaw drop! You won’t have to break the bank to feel like a million bucks. You won’t even need to spend $800 to get a look like this one! It’s not only a smart choice but a fashionable one to boot.

Financial anxiety is the Number 1 strain on couples. Why start off your marriage with stress and debt? If you begin the rest of your lives paid off, you’re more likely to stay together. That’s what the wedding day should really be about, anyway – not the lavish party you should throw your guests or the thousands of dollars you could spend on a gown you’ll wear once; your wedding day exists to celebrate the happiness you’ll bring each other for the rest of your lives. So do yourself a favor and start it off without debts.