You’ve probably heard that the most effective way to trim your wedding expenses is by trimming your overall guest list. So, how do you do that when you are unsure of who gets to bring a guest to your wedding and who doesn’t? Our rule of thumb is that the wedding guest and his/her “plus […]
Your guest list and your budget are going to be the foundations of your wedding planning, so we have two downloads for you! Wedding Budget Worksheet ($5.99US). Before you determine your wedding guest list, you should get a sense of your financial comfort zone first. Here’s a very detailed excel spreadsheet that you can use to […]
On this Good Friday, I cannot help but think about the pomp and circumstance surrounding the Catholic religion. As a lifelong Catholic, our religious traditions and ceremonies are second nature to me. To my Southern Baptist husband, it feels like a foreign world. This is something to think about as you plan your wedding: If […]
To the average wedding guest, a couple of missed RSVPs might not sound like a big deal. “You only lose money for a few entrees, right?” Wrong. If one couple assumes that two of their wedding guests (just two) are planning to attend, but they don’t show up, the couple can lose approximately $730.77. I bet […]
As the couple, you are the guests of honor of a pretty significant celebration. Family, friends and colleagues are going out of their way to ensure that you are honored, happy and comfortable on your special day. To ensure that your wedding guests are as comfortable as you, I recommend that you avoid some of the […]