One of the new things couples are doing these days is getting their own website so they can spread information, photos, etc. There’s a site, we have no affiliation with them, that’s giving out two year wedding websites for free: http://www.tgwedding.com/tgwedding/index.php We’ve never used them… Read More
Our first wedding cost cutting tip is a pretty well known one to anyone who has even though about weddings and that is you should cut out live cocktail hour music, if not cut live music all together. If you want live music, don’t get… Read More
There are good reasons why young married women should aim for financial independence. Not only are women expected to live an average of seven to 10 years longer than men, their retirement income is less than half that of the opposite sex. Not to be… Read More
Ever wonder what the top ten wedding gifts are? Well, WeddingChannel.com has a great list, with gorgeous photos, of the top ten wedding gifts for younger couples just starting out (as opposed to second, third, or fourth marriages!): 1. Casual Dinnerware2. Casual Glassware3. 20-piece Flatware… Read More
One of the easiest way to cut costs with a wedding is to be flexible with your wedding date. Each region of the country has “off-season” times of the year where you can get great deals on just about everything for your wedding. Getting married… Read More
This is less a wedding specific money saving tip and more a general personal finance tip: No matter when you get married, you’ll file as married for that year when you prepare your tax return. If you get married on December 31st, 2006, then come… Read More
When you start planning for your big day, remember these ten important tips: 1. Begin preparations as soon as possible – All the service providers you’ll deal with are seeing earlier and earlier reservations. Not only that, but getting reservations early means you’ll have more… Read More
This isn’t so much a frugal tip as it is a smart tip for any couple getting married, you will often reserve a reception area or order flowers or set up any of the various wedding services months (if not more than a whole year)… Read More
Doesn’t that look a lot like a rose? Well, it’s a ranunculus and it’s not actually a rose but it sure looks a lot like an open rose doesn’t it? Well, it looks a lot like an open rose but is remarkably cheaper. For all… Read More
Ounce per ounce, champagne is the most expensive alcohol beverage – even more expensive than the most top shelf liquor. Even with the cheapest champagne, this rule of thumb still holds true. Plus, champagne isn’t even that good! So, on your wedding night, consider using… Read More
