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

How to have a low cost wedding reception on a budget

My fiance and I want our reception to be a big party. Semi-formal, but not over the top. We would like to pay for most of it ourselves and have begun to save up for a budget to work with... any idea's for a formal, low cost wedding reception... possibly under $1,000.00??? Then again, what is a.... [Read more]

Asking for money and GC on invitations

My fiance is in the military and we are being moved to Nevada from New Hampshire in October. Our shower is the weekend before we leave. We are buying a house off base once we arrive. Since we have no clue about our new home, how do we ask for gift certificates or money instead of gifts on our.... [Read more]

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]

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]

Save Money on Your Wedding Budget

For helpful wedding budgeting tips and advice on how to save money on your wedding, you might want to visit http://www.knowareland.com/mall/copencabanasavemoney.asp

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]