A Big Day And A Bigger Check?

July 17, 2015

Many moons ago, I remember going from catering company to catering company doing tastings for my wedding. Then there were the conversations with florists, musicians, photographers, venues, etc…it’s all a blur now. Because it was a long time ago and because I was trying to be frugal, the wedding came in well below the average cost of a wedding. I believe that all in, the cost was around $10,000 for everything. Sadly, the divorce 17 years later cost WAY more than that!!! Continue reading “A Big Day And A Bigger Check?”

5 Tips For a Debt-Free Honeymoon

April 07, 2015

Spring is an awesome time of the year. You can finally climb out of the 5 layers of clothes you wore during the winter and actually see more than the eyes of the people around you. This is also prime wedding planning time. One of our resident financial planners, Kelley Long, recently got married and shared her story of how to make sure a honeymoon does not follow you two years later in credit card bills: Continue reading “5 Tips For a Debt-Free Honeymoon”

Kimye Coupling Do’s and Don’ts

June 10, 2014

As much as I try, it is hard to avoid hearing or reading about the extravagant nuptials of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. the Kimye couple reportedly spent a cool $12 million on their Italian wedding. While this trend-setting couple had the cash to spend on a gorgeous Florence location and $500,000 JUST on her dress, most of us have a smaller budget. With summer as the most popular season for weddings, let’s talk about weddings and financing them. Continue reading “Kimye Coupling Do’s and Don’ts”

April Showers Don’t Always Bring May Flowers, But May Mean Bringing Gifts

April 23, 2013

After receiving an invitation to my niece’s bridal shower scheduled for the last Sunday in April, I rushed online to see what selections were left to choose from on her Macy’s bridal registry. Hmm, should I go for the $100 Lenox vase, the $149 Cuisinart coffee maker, or perhaps the $399 Victorinox suitcase? Continue reading “April Showers Don’t Always Bring May Flowers, But May Mean Bringing Gifts”