Is there an elegant way to ask for money instead of gifts?

My fiancé and I would like to ask for money instead of gifts. We don't really need anything extra for the house, and the few things we could ask for is not enough to fill up an entire registry. Our current apartment is too small to fit anymore stuff. We would prefer to receive money to put.... [Read more]

Wedding On A Budget Etiquette

My Fiance and I are planning and paying for a wedding that includes the things that we think are most important to us. We are both in our thirties and do not make a great deal of money, so the budget is strict. There will be many out of town guests for which I am told that it is customary to invite.... [Read more]

Planning a wedding on a budget from overseas

I'm trying to plan a wedding on a budget from overseas, with the help of family. Currently I'm in Japan with my fiance, but we are planning a wedding in Florida in August. My uncle has a bar so I dont have to pay for a reception hall and can have liquor at cost. The local church is only 500 dollars.... [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]

Budget friendly honeymoon ideas

We are getting married in July and we are paying for 100% of the ceremony & reception ourselves. We are looking for some honeymoon ideas (would like to stay around 4-5 days) that won't cost a whole lot, as most of our budget will be going on the ceremony/reception. Probably under $1,000. Flying.... [Read more]