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

Asking friend to be bridesmaid when she doesn't have money

Hi there;

I am getting married in 5 and a half months time and have yet to ask my attendants to stand with me. Here is my dilemma...I have already asked my sister to be MOH. I want to ask 2 other friends one of which does not have a lot of money and I do not want her to feel obligated to say.... [Read more]

Letting your guests know you're on a budget

My dilemma is that my fiancé and I have budgeted our wedding only for people who are either married or in serious long-term relationships. We do not have the budget for couples who are casually dating. How do we let our invited guests know that? Is it feasible to enclose a letter in the invite.... [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]

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]

Planning an outdoor wedding on a budget

I'm getting married in 6 months and only have a budget of 4,000$. I have a ceremony site picked out but, it`s not very private. It's in a park where there is always at least 150 people . I have no idea where to have a small private outdoor ceremony that will fit my budget. There is only about 30.... [Read more]