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- Make an appointment at Encore Bridal’s showroom to peruse consignment racks full of designer wedding dresses: 391 Sutter St. #205 San Francisco, CA 94108. Photo by Madison Dyer
- For the thriftier bride, find a dress in Etsy's local section.
- Start hoarding wedding magazines and clipping images of your favorite floral arrangements. Buy wholesale flowers and head over to the SF Flower Mart: 640 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107, or head to
- Design your own centerpieces and wedding favors by visiting the local craft store, Fantastico. Photo by Madison Dyer
- Want to craft a nature inspired alter or give your wedding a vintage look? Check out the dried flowers and preserved botanicals at COAST Wholesale Florist: 149 Morris Street San Francisco, CA 94107. Pho
- Custom design your own wedding invitation with expert printers, The Aerialist Press: 1514 Park Avenue Emeryville, California 94608. Photo by Madison Dyer
- Pass on overpriced jewelry. Instead visit Love & Luxe to design your own wedding band or find exceptional rings from independent jewelry designers: 1169 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA 94110. Photo by
- Make your own flower crown! Check out our how-to. Photo by Aubrie Pick