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Why Are Wedding Flowers So Expensive?
Just one arrangement can require years of expertise, months of design and weeks of assembly.
Oct 11, 2024 · Cathryn Haight
Fall Wedding Ideas on a Budget That Keep Things Classy
Embrace all that autumn has to offer without overspending.
Oct 09, 2024 · Lauren Nowack
How to Save Money on Wedding Invitations: 15 Ways
Consider this our open *invitation* to save on stationery.
Oct 08, 2024 · Cathryn Haight
Why Are Wedding Cakes So Expensive, Bakers Explain
Get the inside scoop on how cakes are priced.
Oct 07, 2024 · Chapelle Johnson
Why Vendor Meals at Weddings Need to Be on Your Radar
It’s time to feed the masses.
Oct 07, 2024 · Hannah Nowack
Realistically, How Much Does a Wedding Cake Cost?
What's the price of a slice?
Oct 06, 2024 · Samantha Iacia
Expert-Approved Cheap Wedding Ideas You Can Trust
Cheaper isn't always better.
Oct 03, 2024 · Hannah Nowack
The Average Wedding Photographer Cost Right Now
Find out how much to budget for your day.
Oct 02, 2024 · Chapelle Johnson
Are Trader Joe’s Wedding Flowers the Best Option?
Get blooms from your neighborhood grocery store.
Oct 02, 2024 · Chapelle Johnson
But Really, Why Are Weddings So Expensive?
Plus, the truth behind the oft-rumored "wedding tax."
Oct 01, 2024 · Hannah Nowack
24 Unexpected, Hidden Wedding Costs to Keep in Mind
Don't let these fees sneak up on you.
Oct 01, 2024 · Kim Forrest
Can You Write Off Wedding Expenses? An Expert Weighs In
Learn how you can write off portions of your wedding costs.
Oct 01, 2024 · Shelby Wax
How Much Does a Wedding Planner Cost, for Real Couples
Find the national average here.
Sep 30, 2024 · Kim Forrest
A 10K Wedding Budget: Here's What's Possible
Here's how far this chunk of change will get you in the wedding world.
Sep 30, 2024 · Cathryn Haight
Are Wedding Payment Plans a Thing? A Vendor Weighs In
Buy now, pay later isn't just for that bag you impulse ordered online.
Sep 30, 2024 · Hannah Nowack
The Average Wedding Catering Cost You Need to Know
Here’s how much to save for your wedding food.
Sep 30, 2024 · Chapelle Johnson
How Much a Wedding Officiant Costs, Based on Data
Find out how much couples spend on average—plus, what impacts the final amount.
Sep 27, 2024 · Samantha Iacia
A Basic Outline of Who Pays for the Wedding
Plus, how to modernize outdated wedding budget "rules."
Sep 27, 2024 · Sarah Hanlon
Why Are Wedding Photographers So Expensive?
There's so much time, care and artistry that contributes to that number.
Sep 27, 2024 · Cathryn Haight
40 Pro-Approved Ways to Save Money on a Wedding
Bookmark this article as your wedding budget bible.
Sep 24, 2024 · Cathryn Haight
Wedding DJ Cost and Live Band Cost: What to Know
Band or DJ? Maybe this will help decide.
Sep 19, 2024 · Kim Forrest
You Can Rent Your Wedding Flowers—Here's How
Your "something borrowed" could be your blooms.
Sep 19, 2024 · Cathryn Haight
Who Pays for the Flower Girl Dress? Costs to Consider
Parents are the ones largely footing the bill.
Sep 18, 2024 · Hillary Hoffower
Your Guide to a Wedding Savings Account
Your love grows during wedding planning—make sure your dollars do too.
Sep 17, 2024 · Cathryn Haight
How to Stick to Your Wedding Budget, Actually
It's hard, but we called in the pros to help.
Sep 16, 2024 · Cathryn Haight
The Average Cost of Wedding Flowers in 2023
As told by couples who married in 2023.
Sep 12, 2024 · Kim Forrest
All the Open Bar Wedding Cost Info You Need to Know
This is how much you need to save for your drinks.
Sep 09, 2024 · Chapelle Johnson
What Do Groomsmen Pay For? 5 Expenses You Need to Know
Get the answers to all your burning questions.
Sep 06, 2024 · Chapelle Johnson
Smart Advice on How to Save Money on Wedding Rentals
Your big day can be stunning and budget-friendly.
Sep 05, 2024 · Heather Bien
16 Wedding Food Ideas on a Budget That’ll Still Impress
Step one: Don’t try to do everything yourself.
Sep 02, 2024 · Chapelle Johnson
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