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Make your big day special without the huge expense
It's no secret, weddings are notoriously expensive and brides are infamously frivolous. Most women dream of their perfect wedding for years. Though pockets may be tight as couples look for ways to make smart, long-term financial decisions, it doesn't mean the happy bride- and groom-to-be have to sacrifice on their big day. It's easier than ever to have a budget-friendly dream wedding. Follow these five simple ways to keep it frugal and fabulous.

The importance of the other "M" word
You're getting married. The big day is coming up and there's so much to organize. The reception, the wedding party, the guest list, the flowers, the food… the list is endless. You've discussed the wedding finances. You have a plan. You have a wedding budget, and you've nailed down how much you can spend and who's paying for what. But more importantly, do you have a financial plan for after the wedding? Have you discussed the other "M" word: money?

With this ring… 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 of a wedding and reception is not a birthright. Their contribution is a gift and, with the skyrocketing cost of weddings, is has become commonplace for both sets of parents and the bridal couple to share in this major expense.

Stretch Your Wedding Budget by Renting
Engaged couples long for a wedding day that will be unique and memorable, but in these tough economic times, many are becoming more cautious about how they plan and spend their budget.

Plan for the Wedding and for Life in any Economy
Planning for a wedding can be tough, especially when money is tight. Whether this is your first or second wedding, your dream wedding or a spontaneous ceremony, the financial implications of sharing a lifetime with another person last long after the "I do's." the good news is that taking the necessary steps to a sound financial future is not as complicated as you might think. Here are some things to discuss as a couple.

Wedding budgets keep you in the black (and white!)
Because they are expensive, because you want a beautiful wedding and because you don't want to go into serious debt, the first step in planning any wedding is a practical one: establishing a budget. Bridal budget woes will put a damper on one's outlook and a strain on relationships. A good budget is the foundation of a joyful wedding day.

Wedding Planning on a Budget
As a bride, once your Prince Charming has popped the question and placed the perfect princess cut on your left hand, the last thing you're thinking about is a budget. You've fantasized about your perfect day since childhood and money was never an object. But how are you going to afford that? Here are some expert tips to stay budget-friendly for your big day.

Before Your "I Do's," Do Financial Review First
For couples about to exchange "I do's," a clear understanding of each other's credit history as singles, and how they will use credit as a couple, is vital to ensure their future wedded bliss.

Bliss-building Money Tips for Newlyweds
You’re finalizing wedding plans and are eager to sip champagne with your guests. But are you and your fiance prepared to marry your financial lives together once the "I do’s" are said, and you've returned home from your honeymoon in paradise?

Dream Weddings are Possible, Even on a Budget
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, one you have probably spent years dreaming about. When color-coordinated linens, a beautiful outdoor tent and elaborate candelabras are your vision, don’t let your budget confine your imagination. Your dream wedding can be possible, no matter how much you have to spend, when you rent!