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

Money as a Gift--Need Advice

I've read some posts on here dealing with asking for money as a gift. However, I think I have an unusual sort of situation--one that I didn't find addressed here. Directly after getting married, my husband and I are flying to LA, going to the British Consulate to apply for my spousal visa. He.... [Read more]

Save Money on Your Wedding Budget

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The article has good information, and gives examples. Such as, "On the average, almost 40% of a person's budget is spent on the.... [Read more]

Groom's parents have money, Brides don't

I am just wondering whether or not it is proper to take money from the groom's parents when mine aren't able to contribute very much. I am personally making up for it with my own money, however. For example, if the wedding costs 20000+, they are offering 6000 + rehearsal dinner, my dad is only.... [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]

Saving money

hello, we are planning to get married in year 2006 in cuba, but how can i go about to save money! i'm not good at budgeting any suggustions on how to help me, i make 12 dollars hourly canadian, i get monthly about 1200 i have 312 dollar car payment and about 200 dollars in bill payments.

i have.... [Read more]