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

Wedding On A Budget Etiquette

My Fiance and I are planning and paying for a wedding that includes the things that we think are most important to us. We are both in our thirties and do not make a great deal of money, so the budget is strict. There will be many out of town guests for which I am told that it is customary to invite.... [Read more]

Planning an outdoor wedding on a budget

I'm getting married in 6 months and only have a budget of 4,000$. I have a ceremony site picked out but, it`s not very private. It's in a park where there is always at least 150 people . I have no idea where to have a small private outdoor ceremony that will fit my budget. There is only about 30.... [Read more]

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]

Wedding gift registry for money gifts

My wedding is costing more that expected (I bet this is unheard of! LOL!) Anyhow, I would rather use the funds towards a home but that's not going to happen and that's ok. But I have recently heard of engaged couples settting up accounts that family and friends can deposit money into for things.... [Read more]

Vow renewal on a low budget

We are having a vow renewal for a 20th anniversary. I need to know how much to serve and how to plan this on a very low budget. We aren't sure of how many will come because we are inviting our chuch members plus family but we don't think there will be more than 50-100 people.

Is it all right to.... [Read more]