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

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]

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]

Other bridesmaids wanting to spend money I don't have

I'm the matron of honor in a wedding with 5 very wealthy bridesmaids. They are either single and living off daddy's money or married to executives. I'm a working mom barely making it, and the bride is my sister. As the matron-of-honor I'm very pleased to be in the wedding, but financially it's.... [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]

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]