M has two wedding-related questions for me. I’ll answer the first now, and the second one about wedding gifts in an upcoming post:
Do any of you budget for future weddings (friends’ weddings, not your own)? I’m specifically thinking about ones that will require air travel, hotel, etc. Any tips are appreciated.
Thanks for your questions! I’ll [...]

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A question from a reader:
My question is if you could recommend frugal places or tips regarding ring buying. My fiancé and I both want simple white gold or platinum (him only) bands with no diamonds, no engraving. Thanks!
Thanks for the question!

I think my advice will be limited, so I really hope other readers will add [...]

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Wedding photography can cost a fortune. I once had a summer job at a photography place. Wedding packages were in the 4-digit price range, and often didn’t include every photo taken. Yikes!
Having great wedding photos is crucial. In the whirlwind of the day, you probably won’t be able to take in all of the [...]

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Having a great hairdo and makeup is important for a bride. She’s gotta look great for her groom, and don’t forget all of those pictures that will be taken!
I typically don’t wear much makeup, but that look just wouldn’t be right on my wedding day. I wanted to look great, but I knew my budget [...]

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