Q: I was wondering: do we have to pay the travel cost/hotel/airfare/food for my bridesmaids if the wedding is out of province? I am paying for their outfits, shoes and accessories. Read the rest of this entry »
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advice » dear belle
advice » dear belle
Gifts for the Wedding Party
Q: I need to know what is customary to spend on gifts for your wedding party? – Erin
planning
Expert Tips on Building Your Wedding Savings
If you’ve been tuning into any wedding-related TV programs, such as Say Yes to the Dress, Rich Bride Poor Bride, or Bulging Brides, chances are you’ve seen ‘Til Debt Do Us Part and know exactly who Gail Vaz-Oxlade is. For those of you who don’t, Gail is a money maven who helps couples turn their lives financially around with strict money challenges and rewards them with a hefty $5,000 cheque at the end if they follow her advice. Now Gail is focusing her energy on “princesses.” In the premiere episode of her new show Princess, which airs tonight at 9p.m. ET on Slice, Gail helps a bride-to-be whose spending is out of control. So much so that her fiancé is considering calling off the wedding! I asked Gail to share some of her expert advice with us, so if there are any of you out there who are having trouble saving and don’t want to end up with a huge credit card bill after the big day is over, read on. Read the rest of this entry »
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Capturing our Hearts
Photography courtesy Mike Latschislaw.
Various wedding magazines, TV shows and Weddingbells’ most recent Reader Survey informed me that the average cost to get married these days is around $20,000. As much of a dream as it would be to have that sort of money to spend, the reality for many couples, David and I included, is that we simply can’t afford it. Which is fine—the most important thing to us is having our closest family and friends share in the day we celebrate our love and commitment to each other, regardless of the lavishness of the decorations, or the poofiness of my dress! Cutting down on costs has led to many outside-the-box thinking sessions and DIY projects—watch this space!—but we decided the most important thing to actually spend money on was photography. Read the rest of this entry »
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Contest: Win The Smart Cookies New Book!
Congrats to our contest winners: Shanley, Lysianne, Trinidy, Allison and Katherine. Your book is on the way to your door!
The Smart Cookies are a quintet of Canadian women who are seriously money savvy chicks. Their first book, The Smart Cookies’ Guide to Making More Dough was released in 2008 and has been a runaway best seller. The Cookies latest release is all about you, him and money, making it an essential read for you, bride-to-be. Read the rest of this entry »
advice » just married
Joint Account
Finances have always been an ongoing debate for couples who get engaged or are about to move in together. The typical questions always arise:
- Do we pool all our money together?
- Do we keep everything individual?
- What happens when I want to surprise you with a gift?
I say do what makes you comfortable. Read the rest of this entry »
advice » dear belle
Bridesmaid Costs
Q: My bridesmaids and I have decided to go with outfits from something like Banana Republic instead of typical bridesmaid dresses so they can wear them again. Would it be inappropriate if they paid for the outfits themselves, or should I pay for them? The same goes for hair and make-up, if they decide to get it done professionally.
advice » dear belle
Food for Thought
Q: Is it wrong to ask your guests to pay for their meal? Catering is so expensive and it is going to eat up a lot of my small budget.
