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Weddings are expensive for the bride, groom and other family members, but costs can quickly add up for wedding guests, too! If you find yourself RSVPing to a few weddings this year, read on for a list of the most common expenses and how to combat them. -Andrea Woroch Wedding Gifts Use discount gift cards to buy the gift. GiftCardGranny.com sells gift cards to popular stores for wedding registries like Macy's, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Bed, Bath & Beyond and more. By purchasing gift cards at a discount, you can save up to 10 percent by using it to purchase your gift. In... CONTINUE READING 18

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Wedding Music Videos: Yay or Nay?

What's the latest and greatest in weddings these days? It’s not the photo booth, or the choreographed dance down the isle…it’s your wedding video. Many brides hire someone to film their wedding so they can go back and revisit those moments again and again. But how many people get bored of watching their our own wedding videos (answer: a lot!)?... CONTINUE READING 24

Best (or Worst?!) Wedding Bloopers

Weddings are sacred days, but for better or for worse (in sickness and in health…) there always tend to be a few bloopers that inevitably occur at every big day. From a too-drunk guest to weather mishaps, the stories we leave weddings with are always one for the books. Check out a few excerpts from our Shecky’s staffers below! "Back in... CONTINUE READING 39

Proper Wedding-Dress Care from a Pro

A woman’s wedding day is one of the most exciting days of her life…next to picking out her wedding dress, of course. So what could induce more anxiety and stress than thinking of a dirty or ripped wedding gown?! Close to nothing! Thankfully, Madame Paulette, a premiere fabric cleaner, tailor and preserving master, exists to diminish that fear. We had... CONTINUE READING 35

Dos and Don’ts for Announcing Your Engagement

I recently got engaged. It was incredible. He did it on a boat, under a willow tree in Central Park. (Say it with me… awwwww!) Everything was fabulous and I was so excited to tell the world. But with all that instant communication available right now, news travels fast. I wanted to be sure everyone that mattered learned about my... CONTINUE READING 49

Excuses, Excuses: When It's Okay to Ditch a Wedding

Wedding season has arrived, and while we're sure the invitations are piling up, we're sure the "attending"s are too! When I think of my own dream wedding and all of the familiar faces I hope to see that night, it's hard to think of any wedding I'd say "no" to, for fear of someone saying no to my own. But in... CONTINUE READING 27

Hot Honeymoon Destinations

After the big day is over, it's finally time to kick back and enjoy some R&R with your new spouse. Start your marriage off right with these romantic honeymoon ideas every couple can enjoy...on any budget! -Elana Lott Destination: The Canadian Rockies For Couples Who Enjoy: The Outdoors—hiking, camping, mountain biking, skiing, kayaking, wilderness tours, gondola rides, rafting, golf If you and your new... CONTINUE READING 34

The Top 3 Credit Myths for Married Couples

When you vow to take your spouse in sickness and in health, are you saying “I Do” to their bad credit, too? Couples don’t typically discuss credit health before walking down the aisle, but they should. Knowing the truth can prevent credit damage and (ultimately) help you save thousands on loans. Here are the facts behind three common myths: Myth 1: When we marry,... CONTINUE READING 27

Spring & Summer’s Best Wedding Hair

After the world tuned in to witness the royal wedding, expect soon-to-be-brides to follow Kate Middleton’s lead. Here are celeb hairstylist Angelo David’s predictions for bridal hair trends during the spring and summer: simple elegance with lots of hair. Best Bride Hair Every woman dreams of having a princess wedding. They might not have the lavish carriage (or a prince), but... CONTINUE READING 20

Ridiculously Expensive Celebrity Engagement Rings

Someday (in the far future), when I'm proposed to, I won't expect a million dollar ring. If my boyfriend had a million dollars to spend, I'd make him buy me a house instead. But that's not the case for celebrities such as Kim Kardashian. You'd be surprised at the amount of money someone would be willing to spend on an... CONTINUE READING 14

What Bachelorette & Bridesmaid Traditions Do You Hate?

It's officially June, which means that wedding season is well underway. Sure, I love weddings—getting dressed up, free food, open bars, true love, yada yada—but anyone who's seen Bridesmaids (if you haven't yet, highly suggested) knows that today's bachelorette/bridesmaid culture is a leeeetle bit over-the-top. That's why I was sooo psyched to come across an article on TheFrisky.com delineating eight bachelorette... CONTINUE READING 17