The Budget Guru

Plan the awe-inspiring wedding you've always dreamt of — without drowning in debt! Follow Web Producer Stefania, our real bride on a budget, as she makes her way down the aisle in 2013.

5 Financial Mistakes That Could Haunt You After the Wedding

Brides are a prime target for identity theft: It can be painful enough to pay for all of your wedding purchases and vendors, but what would be even more stressful is to have your credit get destroyed in the process... READ MORE

May 11, 2012

DIY We Love: Apothecary Bottle Gift

This do-it-yourself apothecary jar would make a thoughtful guest favor or bridesmaid gift!... READ MORE

May 11, 2012

10 Wackiest Items on Couples' Registries

We got the scoop from MyRegistry.com, the leading online universal gift registry, on which non-traditional items are most popular from real-life registries... READ MORE

May 11, 2012

Pin to Win: Dream Wedding Contest with David Tutera!

Enter our new Pinterest contest for the chance to win a personalized wedding design by David Tutera, fabulous fashion prizes and a honeymoon in Mexico... READ MORE

May 3, 2012

What Wedding Guests Will Spend in 2012

Are you one of the 61 million Americans attending at least one wedding this year (besides your own)? New research from American Express reveals what wedding guests expect to pay in the next year... READ MORE

April 25, 2012

10 Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Videographer

This week, contributors Julie Hill from Elysium Productions and Lori Roche of I Do Films show us how to find a winning videographer... READ MORE

April 13, 2012

How Twitter Rescued This Couple's Wedding

Only six weeks before their big day, UK couple Lauren Lane and Daniel Welch experienced the unthinkable... READ MORE

April 5, 2012

Would You Spend $10,000+ to Elope?

Elaborate elopements—costing anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000—are on the rise, according to a new article in the New York Times... READ MORE

March 26, 2012

10 Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Florist

This week, contributors Carissa Jones from JL DESIGNS and co-owners Christina Whittle and Zaid Arriola at Dolce Designs Studio teach us what to look for in a florist... READ MORE

March 26, 2012