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

Budget friendly honeymoon ideas

We are getting married in July and we are paying for 100% of the ceremony & reception ourselves. We are looking for some honeymoon ideas (would like to stay around 4-5 days) that won't cost a whole lot, as most of our budget will be going on the ceremony/reception. Probably under $1,000. Flying.... [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]

Dilema regarding budget and guest list

I am getting married next year. We pretty much have our budget set up, but we have some problems with my fiance's mother. She basically told us that she won't contribute to our wedding budget, and we accept that. But, when she gave us her guest list, she invited anyone that she wanted, including.... [Read more]

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]

Wedding invitation says no gifts, money for honeymoon.

Hi, my friend is getting married in a few weeks. I have been invited and am expected to attend. I will have to take two days off work to travel there and to attend. With the invitation they sent a saying no gift is required but if desired please give money to for the honeymoon. I know they need a.... [Read more]