Idaho Wedding Finance, Loans, Insurance, & Money Q&A

Elegant wedding reception on a budget

I don't want my wedding to seem cheap or like I cut costs on my guests at all. I want it to be elegant but fit my strict budget. The reception will most likely be in the afternoon so a meal will most likely be served, but are there any pointers you have for cutting the costs when it comes to.... [Read more]

How to have a low cost wedding reception on a budget

My fiance and I want our reception to be a big party. Semi-formal, but not over the top. We would like to pay for most of it ourselves and have begun to save up for a budget to work with... any idea's for a formal, low cost wedding reception... possibly under $1,000.00??? Then again, what is a.... [Read more]

How to tactfully ask for money, instead of gifts?

My fiance and I already have everything we need to set up a household. We don't need the usual things, such as pots and pans, etc. We each have lived on our own and have these things. But we could really use "donations" of money to put a down payment on a house or even for our honeymoon. How do we.... [Read more]

Is there any way we can ask for money in lieu of traditional wedding gifts?

My fiance and I live in Arizona and we are getting married in Wisconsin. We were debating on not registering and asking for gift cards or money. This would eliminate us sending heavy/expensive packages in the mail, especially since we are getting married on a budget. I understand that this is.... [Read more]

Wedding On A Budget Etiquette

My Fiance and I are planning and paying for a wedding that includes the things that we think are most important to us. We are both in our thirties and do not make a great deal of money, so the budget is strict. There will be many out of town guests for which I am told that it is customary to invite.... [Read more]