Attending weddings can be expensive. You not only have to spend on a wedding gift but also a new dress to wear (especially if you’re attending a wedding with your usual group of friends who’ve attended other weddings with you) and if the wedding is really high-profile then you would feel compelled to get your hair and make up then.
For me, there are advantages and disavantages of being away from girlfriends who I grew up with. An advantage is because I live overseas, I don’t get invited to their weddings and don’t feel compelled to send any gift. The sad …read more

You’re concerned about the state of the economy. You’re concerned about the recession. You’re concerned about starting married life with a debt from a lavish wedding hanging over your head. However, I also understand your concern about wanting to have the wedding of your dreams.
Here are some tips on how you can get married with a budget of $1,000:

Wedding Invitation – Do it yourself if you’re web-savvy and if it’s a small wedding, a wedding invitation printed off your home computer will do the trick!
Wedding Gown – get it from the Salvation Army or a thrift shop or better yet, …read more

During these hard economic times, we have to be practical on gifting as it is more of a luxury rather than a need. It doesn’t mean that just because there is a recession that people will stop getting married and  you can’t say no to all wedding invitations just to save on additional costs you can afford. You can’t say to people close to you so why don’t you pool your resources with your friends who are also invited to the same wedding so you can still buy something of value for the couple.
Can’t think of what to give?
KitchenAid Mixer
I’d …read more

The global economic crisis is very much in the forefront of everyone methinks. If it’s not in yours, it’s definitely in mine! I am sure the recession is also in the minds of brides and grooms-to-be preparing for their weddings.
Here are 3 things that might help you save some of your precious moolah:
1. Get rid of the open bar. I think your guests will understand if you serve them a free round of drinks and the rest they can pay for. This will save your wedding alcohol budget quite a bit.
2. Instead of hiring an expensive limousine, why not borrow …read more

Those feeling the pinch during this global economic crisis or “recession” are finding ways to save. This is all the more needed for those preparing their weddings. You don’t want to start your married life bankrupt, do you?

I am recapping some of the budget wedding tips that I’ve covered the last 6 months here at Our One Heart:
Budget Wedding Idea: Potluck Reception
4 Ways to Save on Your Wedding

Budget Wedding Tip: Rent Your Wedding Gown
Budget Wedding Idea: Dyeing Your Bridal Shoes
Budget Wedding Idea: Emailing your Wedding Invitation

I love weddings. If I had a choice, I’d get married every year! Sadly, it aint possible and practical. With the global economic crisis going on (which I hope to the high heavens would abate soon!).
For those in the throes of preparing for their own weddings, fear not. You can still have your dream wedding without burning through all your savings OR maxing your credit card! Here are some tips from Charlie Penn of Wedding Channel:
Buy your gown second hand
The price tag on a wedding dress can range from inexpensive (off the rack) to super-pricey (custom-made designer gowns). When a …read more

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Money’s tight during this economic downturn so if you want to have a free wedding and want to get married on New Year’s Eve then the best thing to do is fly/drive/walk to West Virginia!
It’s Judge Crislip’s last day in office on New Year’s Eve and he wants to do something nice for couples who want to get married. All you need is your wedding licence and you’re set to get married!
You’re also allowed to bring flowers, music, photographer. You don’t have to do that but …read more

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With the current economic climate, I am sure many couples planning their weddings are having to consider wedding budgetary issues.
You don’t have to spend more than what is sensible to have a gorgeous wedding. There are ways to cut on costs and still have a memorable wedding that you can reminisce through the years
Here are some tips for you from Ant and Dick wedding planners:

Wedding fairs are ideal place to find a reasonable wedding package — “If you book there and then, you can attract major discounts. And haggle – you …read more

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With the US recession hitting everyone’s pockets even those living outside the United States, couples need to be more practical in planning a memorable wedding day that will not lead them to bankruptcy.
The LA Times has an article on how couples are saving and cutting back on their wedding-related costs:

you can buy a prom dress and wear it as your wedding gown
get married on a Sunday — apparently, the fees are cheaper
invite fewer guests rather than the whole village (we did this for our own wedding. Being Asian, it was not …read more