Getting married? Before you spend a small fortune on wedding stuff, see what you can get for FREE! Weddings are expensive enough without paying for things you don’t have to! I’ve rounded up a HUGE list of FREE wedding samples, bridal freebies, and other goodies that could help you save some serious cash while planning your big day. Some of these are things you probably wouldn’t even think to look for! Why pay full price when you might be able to get it free? Check out the list before you start spending!
When my late husband and I got married in 2019, I wasn’t looking to spend a ton of money. In fact, I barely wanted to spend any at all. It wasn’t a first wedding for either of us, so we simply didn’t see the point. We had a beautiful ceremony, but a very small and private one. My dress came from Torrid and my girl’s dresses came from consignment shops. His clothes came from Goodwill believe it or not. We got married in a tiny shed that a lovely woman had converted into a small chapel for weddings only at a cost of $50. It was beautiful and perfect for us.
But small, private and cheap isn’t always right for everyone. And you know what? I think that is perfectly okay. Every bride and groom should have their dream wedding if it is at all possible and saving as much money as you can and where you can is the way to do that.
Ways to Save Money for Your Wedding
Saving money on your wedding doesn’t have to be one of those situations where you are constantly banging your head against the wall trying to figure out how to do “more” to save. There are a lot of ways you can save money on your wedding that don’t just include the wedding freebies on this list. I know that it can seem hard to do, but if you really get creative and you buckle down to become determined to have a wedding on a budget, you can absolutely do it.
Ways to Earn Extra Money for Your Wedding
Another way to plan your wedding on a budget is to earn all of the extra money and free gift cards that you can. There are quite a few ways to earn extra money that you could use as side hustles to earn extra money.
Personally, I earned free gift cards with both Swagbucks to cover supplies. It allowed me to shop on Amazon without having to worry about out of pocket costs too much. Of course, you would still want to shop for deals before paying; gift card or not.
Sign up for Swagbucks HERE and you’ll be able to earn points for free gift cards or Paypal cash. Earn points by searching the web, playing games, watching videos and more. Plus they will give you $10 FREE when you do! Payout can be instant but up to 10 days depending on your account level.
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Once you get signed up with them, head HERE to learn how to create your blog.
If you started early enough in your engagement, you could easily pay for most of your wedding supplies with the cash or gift cards you earn. It is very easy to earn gift cards and use those gift cards to buy supplies for DIY wedding decor and supplies. In fact, this is one of the best ways you can save money on your wedding hands down.
One last thing before we jump into these free wedding samples. This post has been on-going since 2014. At this point it has outlived a failed engagement in my life, my wedding to my husband, his death, my own trucking career and so on. I try to keep it updated once a month, but sometimes it is longer between updates.
The free wedding samples below are free at the time of posting. I can not guarantee that they will stay that way. I do try to keep it updated, but sometimes one slips through the cracks or I just overlook it. Life does get in the way sometimes. If you do happen to find a freebie that is no longer free, would you be so kind as to leave me a comment and let me know so that I can remove it from the list?
Free Wedding Invitation Samples
Shutterfly
5 free personalized wedding invitation samples with free shipping. Use code 5FREEWEDS. Get it HERE.
The Knot
3 free personalized wedding invitation or save-the-date samples. Use code 3FREE. Get it HERE.
Minted
Free wedding invitation sample kit. Get it HERE
Truly Engaging
Free wedding stationery sample kit. Get it HERE.
VistaPrint
Free 11-piece wedding stationery sample kit with free shipping. Get it HERE
Foreverly
Get five free personalized wedding invitation samples printed with the couple’s names. Choose from a variety of designs to see the invitations in person before ordering. Get it HERE.
GotPrint
Request a free wedding stationery sample kit featuring different paper stocks, finishes, invitation materials, envelopes, and more. Free shipping within the United States. Limit one free kit per customer. Get it HERE.
Papier
Get the first personalized wedding invitation or stationery sample free with code ENDLESSLOVE. Additional samples cost $1.50 each, and shipping charges apply. Get it HERE,
Sienna Mai
Choose two free wedding invitation samples from a variety of designs. Samples include example wording rather than personalized details. Shipping charges may apply, especially for international orders. Get it HERE.
Free Bridesmaid Dress Fabric Samples
Birdy Grey
First 10 bridesmaid dress fabric swatches free. Get it HERE.
Kennedy Blue
Free bridesmaid dress fabric swatches with free shipping. Get it HERE.
Azazie – Get 10 free bridesmaid dress fabric swatches with free shipping. Create an account to receive the promotional code. Get it HERE.
AW Bridal
Get 5 free bridesmaid dress fabric swatches with code FREESWA. Check shipping info at checkout. Get it HERE.
Dessy
Get 3 free bridesmaid dress fabric swatches. Shipping charges apply. Get it HERE.
JJ’s House
Get 10 free bridesmaid dress fabric swatches. Shipping charges may apply. Get it HERE.
Revelry
Get 5 free oversized fabric swatches or swatch pages with free shipping. No coupon code required. Get it HERE.
Free Wedding Planning Tools
Zola
Free wedding website, guest list management, online RSVPs, and wedding planning tools. Get it HERE.
The Knot
Planning a wedding can get overwhelming pretty quickly, especially when you’re trying to stick to a budget. The Knot offers free wedding planning tools to help you keep everything organized without spending money on a wedding planner. You can create a personalized wedding checklist, track your budget, manage your guest list and keep up with everything that needs to be done before the big day. It’s a great resource for couples who want to plan their own wedding and save money in the process. Check it out HERE.
WeddingWire
If you’re planning a wedding on a budget, WeddingWire has several free tools that can make the entire process easier. Their free wedding planning resources include a customizable checklist, budget tracker, guest list manager, seating chart and wedding website builder. You can even search for local wedding vendors and compare your options before spending a dime. It’s an easy way to keep your wedding plans organized without paying for expensive planning software. Create an account HERE.
Joy
Want to create a beautiful wedding website without paying someone to build it? Joy offers free wedding planning tools that can help you manage your big day from start to finish. You can create a wedding website, collect RSVPs, organize your guest list and send digital wedding invitations using their free designs. They also offer a wedding registry and mobile app to help keep everything in one place. Some optional upgrades cost extra, but the basic wedding planning tools are free. Sign up HERE.
Free Wedding Printables
From keeping yourself organized to creating invitations, free wedding planning printables are great for planning your own wedding. Here are a few wedding printables you will love! Just click on the printable below to print it!
Progressive Insurance
Free personalized Just Married sign. Get it HERE.
Free Printable Wedding Banners and Signs from Tatertots & Jello
Decorating for your wedding doesn’t have to cost a fortune! Tatertots & Jello offers free printable wedding banners and signs that you can use to decorate your ceremony or reception. From Mr. and Mrs. banners to adorable wedding signs and cake toppers, these free wedding decorations are a great way to add a personal touch without spending a lot of money. Print them HERE.
Free Wedding Reception Signs from Mary’s Printables
Need cute wedding decorations without the expensive price tag? Mary’s Printables offers free customizable wedding reception signs that you can print at home. Choose from signs for your gift table, wedding favors, reserved seating, photo booth and more. They’re an easy way to coordinate your wedding decorations while keeping your budget under control. Get the printable wedding signs HERE.
Free Printable Wedding Table Numbers from The Hello Bureau
Wedding table numbers might seem like a small expense, but those little purchases add up quickly! The Hello Bureau offers free printable wedding table numbers in six different designs, with numbers available for tables 1 through 20. Simply download your favorite design, print the numbers and display them on your reception tables. Get them HERE.
Free Wedding Photo-Sharing Signs from Snap the Knot
Want an easy way to collect all those candid wedding photos your guests take? Snap the Knot offers free customizable wedding photo-sharing signs featuring QR codes. Choose from several designs, personalize your sign and print it to display at your reception. Guests can scan the code to find out where to share their photos. Print them HERE.
Free Printable Wedding Welcome Signs from BrideSpark
Welcome your wedding guests without spending a fortune on custom signage! BrideSpark offers free printable wedding welcome signs that you can personalize for your big day. You can also create coordinating table numbers, place cards and menus. The free designs include a small credit at the bottom, but they’re a budget-friendly option for DIY wedding decorations. Get them HERE.
Free Wedding Invitation Templates from Greetings Island
Design and print your own wedding invitations using free customizable templates. Choose from traditional, rustic, floral, and modern designs. Check them out HERE.
Free Wedding Signs and Free Wedding Seating Chart Templates from Canva
Create printable welcome signs, reserved seating signs, directional signs, and reception signs using free wedding sign templates. Some premium designs require payment. Sign up for Canva HERE.
Free Wedding Budget Worksheets from The Knot
Use free wedding budget planning tools to organize expenses, estimate costs, and track wedding spending. Set your budget HERE.
Free Wedding Coloring Pages from Crayola
Print free wedding-themed coloring pages to entertain children at the reception or while the wedding party gets ready. Print them HERE
Free Wedding Dresses
Brides Across America
Wedding gown giveaways for qualifying military, first responder, and frontline healthcare brides. Registration fees may apply. Get it HERE.
Every Girl’s Dream, Inc.
Low income brides in Southeast Michigan may qualify for a free wedding dress through an organization called Every Girl’s Dream, Inc! They help make a memorable and beautiful wedding possible for those that may not otherwise be able to afford a gown. If you’re in the area, Fill out the application to see if you qualify.
Free Suit and Tuxedo Samples
Generation Tux
Get 5 free suit, tuxedo, or accessory fabric swatches delivered by mail. Also offers a free home try-on with shipping both ways. Click HERE to get them.
BlackTie
Get up to 12 free formalwear fabric swatches to compare colors and textures. Shipping charges apply. Get it HERE.
SuitShop
Get 3 free suit or tuxedo fabric swatches when you sign up for promotional text messages. A discount code is sent to your phone. Get it HERE
The Modern Groom
Choose up to 5 free suit or tuxedo fabric swatches. Create an account to order. Order HERE.
TieMart
Request free tie and accessory fabric swatches in up to 2 colors, with additional similar shades included. Available in the United States and Canada when you click THIS link.
Free Wedding Ring Sizers
Blue Nile
Request a free plastic ring sizer mailed directly to the home. A free printable ring sizing chart is also available. No jewelry purchase required HERE.
Simple & Dainty
Get a free reusable plastic ring sizer that measures sizes 1–17. Pay shipping when ordering the sizer alone, or receive free shipping when purchasing qualifying jewelry. Limit one per customer when you click THIS link.
Brilliant Earth
Free reusable ring sizing kit mailed to the home. No purchase required. Get it HERE.
Jean Dousset
Download a free printable ring sizing guide to measure ring size at home. A physical ring sizing kit is also offered but is currently sold out. Download it HERE.
Free Ring Cleaning for Brides
Jared
Get free professional jewelry cleaning at any Jared store, even if the jewelry wasn’t purchased there. No purchase required.
Kay Jewelers
Free in-store jewelry cleaning and inspections, including jewelry purchased elsewhere. No purchase required.
Shane Co.
Free jewelry cleaning and inspections, including jewelry purchased elsewhere. Shane Co. jewelry also qualifies for free lifetime maintenance under its warranty.
Tiffany & Co.
Complimentary in-store cleaning for qualifying Tiffany gold, platinum, and diamond jewelry. Sterling silver cleaning costs extra. Appointments and availability restrictions apply.
Zales
Free in-store jewelry cleaning and inspections. Visit a participating Zales location for complimentary service.
Free Beauty Samples for Brides
Sephora
Choose 2 free makeup, skincare, or fragrance samples with every online order. Available samples change regularly and are selected during checkout. Get them HERE.
Ulta Beauty
Get free makeup, skincare, fragrance, and hair care gifts with qualifying purchases. Offers change regularly and may include sample bags, deluxe minis, and birthday gifts for rewards members. More info HERE.
Pixi Beauty
Choose free skincare and makeup samples with qualifying orders. Current promotions include a free sheet mask with purchases of $45 or more. Check it out HERE.
Tower 28 Beauty
Browse free makeup and skincare samples, including lip oil, concealer, tinted sunscreen, and facial sunscreen. Sample items are listed at $0, but check checkout eligibility and shipping requirements. Get the samples HERE.
Glo Skin Beauty
Choose 2 free makeup or skincare samples with orders under $50, or 3 free samples with orders of $50 or more. Check them out HERE.
Misc Free Wedding Ceremony Samples
Things Remembered Wedding Email Series
Sign up for wedding-related emails from Things Remembered to receive gift inspiration, personalized wedding ideas, and promotional offers. Check for any current welcome coupon when subscribing. Sign up HERE.
Free Wedding Calligraphy Fonts
Want gorgeous wedding invitations without paying for professional calligraphy? Browse free wedding-themed fonts that you can use to design your own invitations, save-the-date cards, place cards, and other wedding stationery. Check each font’s license before downloading. Get the Fonts HERE.
Free Wedding Congratulations from the White House
White House Wedding Greetings
Celebrate your marriage with a special congratulatory greeting from the White House! Eligible couples can request a presidential wedding greeting at no cost. Requests are subject to current White House guidelines, and delivery isn’t guaranteed. More information HERE.
Free Wedding Venues
Let’s face it; wedding venues are not cheap and can cost more money for each person you invite. If you can get a free venue, you will be saving a ton of money. These ideas for free wedding venues are a great place to start:
Chapel Dulcinea Free Wedding Venue
If you are near the Austin, Texas area, check out Chapel Dulcinea HERE. It is an absolutely stunning free wedding venue! They do require a deposit to hold your date because they are such a highly sought out location. The deposit is fully refundable, however, making them free to use.
Your local city park as a free wedding venue
Most city parks are beautiful and free. If yours allows you to reserve a shelter house, consider having both your wedding and your reception here.
Your own backyard as a free wedding venue
Do you have a large back yard? Why not save money and hold your wedding there? You would probably need to rent chairs and any other decorations or pieces you wanted included, but doing that may be cheaper than paying to rent a venue.
Your Home Church as a free wedding venue
Most churches do not charge their own members to use the facilitates for a wedding. Yes, you’ll need to pay the Preacher but you would need to do that anyhow.
Freebies for Opening a Wedding Registry
Wedding freebies are super easy to grab when you open a wedding registry. Some places will give you the bonus gift simply for opening the registry. Others will require a specific purchase amount or specific item to be purchased. Your best bet is to check the requirements of each one individually.
Amazon Wedding Registry
Open a wedding registry with Amazon HERE for free. Not only is it super easy to add anything from the Amazon website to your registry, but you’ll also score a discount up to 20% depending on how many items are purchased from your registry. In addition to the discount, Amazon’s bridal registry also offers a few really nice completion gifts as well as the occasional sweepstakes for entering.
Bloomingdale’s Wedding Registry
Register for wedding gifts and earn free bonus gifts when qualifying products are purchased from the registry. Offers include a free All-Clad tool set after $500 in qualifying purchases, free Cuisinart mixing bowls after $400, a free Kate Spade picture frame after $500, and free Le Creuset cookware after $500. Register HERE.
Crate & Barrel Free Wedding Registry Events
Attend participating in-store wedding registry events for planning advice, product demonstrations, and special gifts. Availability and gifts vary by event and location. Register HERE.
FREE Wedding Apps
In the days of everything digital, there are tons of free wedding apps that offer you help with planning, budgeting, and saving for your wedding. Here are a few free wedding apps you will want to try:
The Knot Wedding Planner
This completely free wedding planning app includes customizable wedding checklists, budget tools, guest list management, RSVP tracking, wedding websites, vendor searches, and wedding registry tools. Available for iPhone and Android. Visit The Knot HERE.
Zola Wedding Planner
Get a free wedding planning app with wedding checklists, budget tracking, guest lists, RSVP management, a wedding registry, and a customizable wedding website. The mobile app is currently available for iPhone, with additional tools accessible online. Check it out HERE.
Joy Wedding App
Create a free wedding website, manage guest RSVPs, organize wedding details, share photos, and send digital wedding invitations. Available on iPhone and Android, with optional paid extras. Get the apps HERE.
WeddingWire Wedding Planner
Use free wedding planning tools to track your budget, manage your checklist, research wedding vendors, read reviews, and organize wedding details. Plan your wedding HERE.
Bridebook Wedding Planner
Plan a wedding for free with budget management, guest lists, customizable checklists, wedding inspiration, and venue and vendor searches. Some services and vendor availability vary by country. Get started HERE.
WeddingHappy
Download a free wedding planning app that creates a personalized planning timeline based on the wedding date. Track tasks, upcoming deadlines, vendor payments, and wedding expenses. Optional premium features are available. Sign up HERE.
Wedsy
Use a free wedding planning platform with budget tracking, unlimited guests, online RSVPs, a wedding website, seating plans, gift registries, and wedding-day check-in tools. An iPhone and iPad app is available, with Android support planned. Grab the app HERE.
Free Wedding Books and Magazines
Free wedding books can be hard to find, however, they do exist. One way to read books about weddings for free is to sign up for Kindle+. This allows you to read included books totally free. There are thousands of free books included. If you don’t currently have a Kindle, you can purchase one on Amazon HERE or if you would prefer to read on your phone or PC, download the free Kindle apps HERE.
In the list below, if a book is marked with (K+) beside the book name, this is a free wedding book available to read on Kindle+ for free. If there is no mark, the book or magazine is 100% free at the time of this posting.
Free Wedding Planning Books
The Wedding Planning Checklist – This book has multiple in the series. 17 I think I saw. As of the time of this posting, they are all FREE with Kindle+. Check it out HERE.
Wedding Decoration Ideas – Free with K+ HERE.
How to Plan a Wedding: A Guide Book to Planning the Ultimate Wedding – Free with KU. Download HERE.
Beach Wedding Ideas – Free on Kindle+ HERE.
The Wedding Planning Book…for the Deviant Bride is FREE HERE with K+.
The Really Useful Wedding Planning Book: Everything You Need to Plan Your Wedding is available FREE HERE on K+.
The The Bride’s Dream 2026 Wedding Planner: Digital Wedding Planning Book for Bride to Be is Free with Kindle+ HERE.
Free Wedding Magazines
Heart of NC Weddings
Get a free wedding magazine packed with real weddings, beautiful venues, decorating ideas, and wedding planning inspiration. Read the digital edition online for free or pick up a complimentary printed copy at participating North Carolina locations. You can also have a printed copy mailed to you for the cost of shipping. Subscribe HERE.
Coastal Wedding Magazine
Browse free digital wedding magazines filled with bridal fashion, wedding inspiration, venues, and planning advice. Current and previous editions are available to read online at no cost. Get the digital magazine HERE.
Louisiana Weddings Magazine
Sign up for a complimentary digital wedding magazine subscription featuring real weddings, budget checklists, local vendors, and wedding planning inspiration. Subscribers can also download a free wedding planning checklist. Check it out HERE.
Hawaii Wedding Style
Sign up for a free digital subscription to browse wedding magazines featuring gorgeous Hawaiian weddings, destination wedding ideas, local vendors, and bridal inspiration. Subscribers receive access to the digital edition library HERE.
Destination I Do Magazine
Planning a destination wedding or honeymoon? Read current and previous digital editions of Destination I Do Magazine for free. Find wedding destinations, travel inspiration, planning advice, and ideas for your big day. Get it HERE FREE.
Adventure Wed Magazine
Get a free digital wedding magazine featuring outdoor weddings, elopements, breathtaking destinations, and planning advice. Subscribe to receive the digital edition at no cost. Read it HERE.
RENT MY WEDDING Magazine
Read free digital wedding magazines featuring DIY wedding projects, budget-friendly decorating ideas, printable checklists, real weddings, and advice from wedding professionals. Printed editions are available for purchase. Read HERE for FREE.
Free Computer Software for Weddings
Paint.NET
Need to edit your engagement photos, wedding pictures, or DIY wedding graphics? Paint.NET is a free photo editing program for Windows that includes layers, special effects, and useful editing tools. Download the free desktop version directly from its official website. Download Paint.net HERE.
GIMP
Get powerful photo editing software completely free! GIMP lets you crop and retouch photos, adjust colors, remove backgrounds, and create your own wedding invitations, signs, and other graphics. Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Download it HERE.
Canva
Create beautiful wedding invitations, save-the-date cards, photo collages, wedding signs, and other wedding graphics using Canva’s free design tools and templates. Canva has both a free and paid tier with different features available for each one. It will all just depend on what you’re using it for. Check it out HERE.
Free Office Software
Apache OpenOffice
Keep your wedding planning organized without paying for expensive office software! Apache OpenOffice is a free office suite that includes spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, and other useful tools. Use it to track your wedding budget, manage guest lists, organize vendor information, and create printable wedding checklists. Check it out HERE.
LibreOffice
Another completely free office suite that includes word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. It’s especially helpful for creating wedding budgets, guest lists, seating arrangements, and planning documents without paying for Microsoft Office. Download it HERE.
Free Wedding Websites
Free Wedding Website from eWedding
Head over HERE to eWedding and you can create a free wedding website to help keep your guests updated on your wedding ceremony and story.
Wedding Wire
Wedding Wire allows you to create a free wedding website HERE. You’ll also be able to keep track of your wedding budget aand more.
The Knot Free Wedding Website with RSVP
The Knot allows you to create a free wedding website too. Not only can you share photos and your story, but your guests can even RSVP right on the site. Head HERE to check it out.
Zola Free Wedding Sites and Registry
Sign up for Zola HERE and you’ll be able to create both a multi-store wedding registry and your wedding website for free.
Free Wedding Photos and Photobooks
85 Free Photo Prints Every Month from FreePrints
Want an inexpensive way to print your engagement pictures or wedding photos? Download the FreePrints app and get up to 85 free 4×6 photo prints each month, with a maximum of 1,000 free prints per year. You’ll only pay shipping and handling, which starts at $1.99. Grab yours HERE.
One Free Photo Book Every Month from FreePrints Photobooks
Turn your favorite engagement and wedding photos into a keepsake without paying full price! The FreePrints Photobooks app offers one free 20-page softcover photo book each month. Choose a standard 5×7 or 6×6 book and pay only shipping. Larger books, additional pages, and hardcover upgrades cost extra. Get it HERE.
When it comes to saving money, it’s important to start being thrifty even before you say “I do.” What other ways have you found to save money on your budget wedding?
*Post Originally published 2014. Last updated 10/28/2026.
