Digital Receipts for Wedding Budgeting, Savings, Returns

Picture this, brides and grooms: the wedding flowers aren't right. You paid a bundle and need the receipt to return them. Annddd, you can't find it. Here you are trying to save money, keep in budget, not go into debt. But for lack of a tiny piece of paper (in the ocean of paperwork), that refund might be lost. Commence panic attack, argument, blaming over whose job it was to organize the receipts...in short, chaos! Well, with digital receipts, accessed from your smart phone, that crisis can be averted. I first used them at Menard's.  Read on  Digital Receipts Help with Returns, Book-Keeping

Free Printable Check Transaction Register, Financial Organizers, Wedding Planners

Brides to be, one of the biggest mistakes married couples make is to start out in debt. A good way to keep wedding costs in check (no pun intended) is to record purchases. Whether you purchase with debit card, checkbook, credit card or cash, keep a balance sheet of wedding expenses. Here are free printable checkbook and debit card registers to help keep wedding spending under control. Keeping a balanced checkbook, including ACH and debit card transactions makes financial sense and cents. If you note down every check you write, ACH purchase you make and debit card transaction you complete, you will keep better account of your wedding finances.  Printable Check Register, Financial Organizers 

Planning a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner on a Budget

The rehearsal dinner allows you to thank your wedding party for helping to make your big day special. Typically the groom's family pays for the rehearsal dinner. However, not everyone understands this protocol (my in-laws didn't). If your in-laws aren't forthcoming about whether they will pay for the rehearsal dinner, proceed under the assumption that they aren't. It's not worth creating drama over (weddings usually cause enough drama to go around!). Plan your own rehearsal dinner and consider these budget friendly options.  Planning a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner on a Budget 

How We Got Cheap Wedding Rings for Bride and Groom Under $200

When we got married, my husband and I paid for our wedding and reception. To cut costs, we looked for cheap wedding rings. For less than $200 we bought a diamond engagement ring, woman's wedding ring and man's wedding ring. 25 years later we're still wearing those wedding bands. Here's how we saved. How We Got Cheap Wedding Rings Under $200

How We Paid Off Our Wedding Without Incurring Debt

My husband and I are celebrating 25 years of wedded bliss this year. When we got married, we paid for the wedding, honeymoon and most of the reception ourselves. We came back from our honeymoon debt-free and I'm glad we did. Money woes are major relationship-killers. We have friends who were in divorce court before their wedding was paid off. Here are ways to avoid wedding debt.

* Prioritize. Pick which wedding elements are important to you. Cake, attire, alcohol, location, accommodations, flowers, food, music, decorations--decide which of these you want to splurge on and go light with the rest. If you want it all, set a manageable budget for each aspect and don't deviate from it. Read more at  How We Paid Off Our Wedding Without Incurring Debt

Niagara Falls, Canada: Honeymoon Paradise

Niagara Falls, Canada: Honeymooner's Paradise is Worth the Trip
No matter what the weather, Niagara Falls is a sight to behold. In clear weather Niagara roars majestically to end in a cloud of mist. In foggy weather, the Falls are lost in a land of raging water, mist and mystery. Here's how to get the Niagara Falls honeymoon. Read more...

Cheap Wedding Gifts, How to Save Money

Wedding Gift Giving FAQs
Wedding gift giving can be a really touchy subject. What is protocol? What is tacky? How much do I have to spend? How can I save money? Here is your one-stop wedding gift FAQ guide. We Hollanders are known for having excellent taste, a generous disposition as well as a frugal nature. Here are tips for wedding gift giving from your Dutch auntie! Includes ideas,stores and shopping strategies
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