20th April 2011
Wedding costs vary regionally from around $25,000 in the Midwest to $50,000 and more in the Northeast. The average wedding in the United States costs approximately $28,000, not including rings or the traditional expenses of the bridegroom’s family.
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28th March 2011
From designer touches to destination weddings, these hot and fashionable wedding ideas will make your wedding the most talked about event of the year!
Social Vignettes
Small, intimate areas that are specifically designated for guests to socialize at y...
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25th March 2011
Who pays for what?
Dowries no longer exist in our culture. Also long gone by the wayside is the old notion that the bride’s family is financially responsible for the entire cost of the wedding and reception. Having your parents bear the entire expense...
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26th February 2010
Tough decisions
For some brides a sudden burst of tearful protest from an infant is just a reminder of the familial love surrounding them on their special day. For others and their guests, even soft cooing from a baby is distracting and annoying. Your we...
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26th February 2010
Beautiful weddings don't have to be costly. How much fun can it be to have a fabulous wedding and then worry how to pay off the debt? Anyone can have a lovely wedding within their means by setting aside some money, planning ahead and prioritizing their ch...
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26th February 2010
One of the biggest hurdles for parents planning a wedding is that thirty years may have passed since they last planned a wedding. To say things have changed in that time is an understatement. Back then, brides were often unaware of the costs and the mothe...
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26th February 2010
A vineyard in summer, a beach at sunset, a glen in the midst of towering trees or an exciting cosmopolitan cityâ€"all are great destination choices for a wedding. Many couples choose locations with romantic associations, such as where they grew up or beca...
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