Best Times to Buy Engagement Rings

Best Times to Buy Engagement Rings

If you’re planning to buy an engagement ring in the near or semi-near future, you likely know that these small treasures can cost a modest fortune. In fact, the average cost of an engagement ring in the United States currently runs around $5,500, with prices going up from there to tens of thousands of dollars. The price you pay for your fiance’s

Can a Budget Wedding be Beautiful?

Can a Budget Wedding be Beautiful?

Q: My partner and I are preparing for our wedding, and due to financial constraints it will need to be planned on a strict budget. I’m glad we aren’t racking up huge bills, but I don’t want to compromise on the day of my dreams. Can a budget wedding still be beautiful?

A: Your

How to Save on Wedding Costs

How to Save on Wedding Costs

Did you know that the cost of the average wedding in the U.S. is $28,000*? That’s an awful lot of money to spend on one event, especially when you consider that just 12% of couples have wedding savings when they get engaged, according to a study by Behind the Wedding Budget. This means that for many couples, the honeymoon is over as soon as those bills start coming due.

How To Enjoy A Busy Wedding Season Without Going Broke

How To Enjoy A Busy Wedding Season Without Going Broke
How To Enjoy A Busy Wedding Season Without Going Broke

It’s the season of gauzy canopies, lacy gowns and stiff penguin suits. That being the case, and with wedding invitations flooding your mailbox, you might already be booking your weekends with weddings through the end of August

5 Ways To Budget For Your Wedding

5 Ways To Budget For Your Wedding
5 Ways To Budget For Your Wedding

Q: I’m ready to tie the knot, but I don’t know if I can afford to have a wedding! Between the flowers, gown and venue, it’s thousands and thousands of dollars. How can I cut costs without compromising on my special day?

A: If you’re

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