Wedding Finance, Loans, Insurance, & Money Q&A

Is there any way we can ask for money in lieu of traditional wedding gifts?

My fiance and I live in Arizona and we are getting married in Wisconsin. We were debating on not registering and asking for gift cards or money. This would eliminate us sending heavy/expensive packages in the mail, especially since we are getting married on a budget. I understand that this is.... [Read more]

Why is asking for money as a wedding gift so improper?

My fiance and I have been together for 7 years, and lived together for 4 of those years. We have accumulated enough stuff to furnish a whole other apartment, so we don't need any more dept store gifts. We could really benefit from money as gifts for our wedding to help us start saving to buy a.... [Read more]

How do I properly give money as a wedding gift?

A good friend of mine is getting married in just a few days. From the beginnning I have planned on giving money, so he and his new wife can spend it how they see fit.

What is the best way to give money? Should I send a personal check or simply place cash in the envelope? If I send a check, is it.... [Read more]

Planning a wedding on a budget

I am getting married in Febuary and am so lost and overwelmed because Im doing everything myself. I have the church and know where I want the reception. I just have no idea on how to pull this off without going into debt. I am supposed to have a budget but I have to pay as I go because I am.... [Read more]

Coed Shower on a tight budget!

A friend of mine is getting married in March in a faraway place which all of us bridesmaids will have to pay for our own hotel rooms, etc. Well, another friend of mine and me are wanting to have a couples shower for her and her fiance. But, we are both on tight budgets and will be spending even.... [Read more]