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Apr 07 2008, 07:17 PM
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Karen Datko
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Money Blog: Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money
"Lazy Man" at Lazy Man and Money took a cruise on his honeymoon last year and figured it would be a bargain. He and the lucky woman who is now Mrs. Lazy Man, aka "Energy Gal," booked a seven-day trip in the Caribbean for $542 a person. "I could eat $400 or more of food alone in seven days at a restaurant," Lazy Man writes. Plus, he says, "Seeing Bowzer from Sha Na Na was worth the price alone." But was it really that cheap? Heck, no. Once you add in the cost of day excursions to the islands, Lazy Man's addiction to diet soda (which wasn't included in the price), plus the alcohol, you're paying a lot more. And don't think about sneaking hooch onto the boat. He writes: "The cruise's policy is extremely strict. They are happy to drop you off at the next port if you violate it." Lazy Man also noticed that the TV in his cabin featured a cruise ship shopping channel that urged passengers to spend, spend, spend.
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Jun 12 2008, 05:11 PM
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Karen Datko
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Money Blog: Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money
Flying ants swarmed at Jill's rehearsal dinner, the nearby military range tested its big guns during the wedding, and then cousin Taylor fainted and hit his head on the house, requiring a trip to the hospital. Then, during the reception, the town's power went out. What does this have to do with frugal wedding planning? Well, nothing, really (although Jill's post at Naturally Gluten Free does include some cost-cutting tips). But it's part of the fun reading in what we promise will be the last word on this subject. (OK, we're probably lying.) No fewer than 33 personal-finance bloggers and readers submitted entries to Pinyo's "Best wedding tips and stories giveaway" at Moolanomy.
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Mar 11 2009, 02:50 PM
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Karen Datko
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Money Blog: Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money
It took the very observant British blogger "Miss Thrifty" to alert us to a new U.S. trend: the fake wedding cake.
Real frosting covers inedible foam to make this extravagant display, she says. When the time comes to cut the cake, the bride and groom remove a slice of real cake that had been cleverly inserted into the fake one. The cake is taken away, and guests are served pieces of real cake (perhaps purchased at the grocery store).
What do you think? Frugal or cheap? We say cheap, and we're not alone in our opinion. "Whatever next? Hire a dress for your photos but get married in a different and cheaper one? Serve cheap fizz in Krug bottles (although I'm sure it's been done)?" a Miss Thrifty reader named Holly opined.
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Jul 22 2009, 04:42 PM
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Karen Datko
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Money Blog: Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money
It's difficult to plan or prepare too much for your wedding, wrote Kyle O'Connor, as if to explain why his list of "69 amazing resources to help you plan your dream wedding" at Love Hacks is so long.
No apologies or explanations are necessary, Kyle. It's difficult to imagine an aspect of wedding planning that isn't covered in his post, whether you're the DIY kind or you need to ride herd on a professional planner. For instance, one of his picks is Easy Weddings' "Top 50 first dance songs." "Sweet Baby" by Macy Gray is No. 1. (Our favorite, Luther Vandross' "Here and Now," didn't make the Top 50. What's up with that?)
Other examples:
Invitations. Topics include making your own and keeping costs down, and the proper way to word invitations depending on who is paying, who is hosting, and if parents are divorced. Another post is dedicated to "wedding invitation wording that won't make you barf."
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Feb 09 2008, 01:06 PM
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Karen Datko
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Money Blog: Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money
DogAteMyFinances is trying to pay off her credit card debt and, in fact, has stopped buying clothes as part of her frugality. But now she has to cough up $275 for a hideous "rich chocolate" bridesmaid gown. "Second, I will have to pay for the bachelorette party/bridal shower/kitchen-gadgets shower/home-repair shower/chick-flick shower," she writes, adding, "Weddings are out of control." The last time she was a bridesmaid, it cost her $1,250. Other personal-finance bloggers have experienced the same budget drain. Ms. M&P at My Money and Politics last month paid $240 for a bridesmaid dress (plus made a $265 deposit on a hotel room for another wedding she's attending, and spent $468 for plane tickets to go to yet another wedding). Mrs. Micah says that if she were asked to be in a wedding, she'd have to pass because of the cost. "This is crazy, folks. We need a solution," she writes.
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May 12 2008, 09:45 AM
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Donna Freedman
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Money Blog: Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money
Yesterday my only child, Abby, wed her sweetheart, Tim. Today they are frolicking in Florida. They achieved both happy states without breaking the bank. I recount this to encourage other young couples who wonder if they can "afford" to get married.
Well, of course you can afford it. Marriage licenses are cheap and so are civil ceremonies. If by "afford" you mean "can I go into debt to satisfy other people's expectations" -- well, that's a question that only you can answer.
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Dec 22 2008, 11:00 AM
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Donna Freedman
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Money Blog: Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money
Personal finance blogger "Jennifer" at Becoming the Marshmallow could have spent thousands of dollars -- or tens of thousands -- to marry her sweetheart, Tim. But neither of them were all that interested in a conventional nuptials and reception.
Instead, they went to the Pinellas County (Fla.) Courthouse and got married. And they have the "commemorative paper framed portrait with the county logo" to prove it.
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Apr 15 2008, 11:43 AM
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Karen Datko
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Money Blog: Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money
Just because you've received invitations to eight spring and summer weddings doesn't mean you have to go to all of them. And you aren't obligated to spend as much as those couples did for your wedding. Aryn of Sound Money Matters offers 10 tips for choosing how to honor the bride and groom without overextending your budget. Her advice is very practical and also holds true to the sentiment that these events shouldn't be just about the money. Wear the same outfit to every wedding. Honestly, no one will care. Shop the registry early before the lower-cost gifts disappear. Combine a few simple registry gifts into one gift rather than veering from the list. "Trust me, if they didn't register for the $50 10-glass set, they don't want it," Aryn writes.
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Apr 29 2008, 02:34 PM
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Karen Datko
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Money Blog: Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money
We think cash is a great gift, particularly for newly married couples and for babies. But how much is too much or too little? "FrugalTrader" at Million Dollar Journey asked his readers this very question. "This is a tricky question and probably something that not a lot of people talk about," he wrote. Like many good posts, a lot of value can be found in the comments (although some readers were sidetracked by a heated debate over how much to spend on one's own wedding).
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Mar 25 2008, 02:00 PM
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Karen Datko
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Money Blog: Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money
Are you one of those folks who aren't interested in getting more stuff when they get married or have a baby? Would you be happy to get a "gently used" book or baby crib rather than a brand-new version? Penny Nickel at Money and Values tells readers about the Alternative Gift Registry run by the Center for a New American Dream, whose motto is "More fun, less stuff." You can create a gift registry that emphasizes nontraditional gifts, whether your concern is the environment or you want to ease the financial burden on those who will be giving you gifts. If you'd rather have someone give you a casserole or mow your lawn after the baby is born, you can say so. To see a sample registry, click here.
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