Louisiana Wedding Finance, Loans, Insurance, & Money Q&A

How to have a low cost wedding reception on a budget

My fiance and I want our reception to be a big party. Semi-formal, but not over the top. We would like to pay for most of it ourselves and have begun to save up for a budget to work with... any idea's for a formal, low cost wedding reception... possibly under $1,000.00??? Then again, what is a.... [Read more]

Money dance without the money

Hello, I will not be having a money dance at my wedding, I feel like it would be bad taste to ask for more cash when guests have already bought gifts, traveled, etc. BUT, I've attended a few weddings with this event planned and I LOVED being able to spend a few personal minutes dancing with the.... [Read more]

Money tree?

Recently I attended a reception where the couple had a money tree. They had a display that explained the money was for the honeymoon and the display also gave entertainment options of their destination city. The guests were very generous and I gave also, feeling that I was a part of their.... [Read more]

What is a realistic budget?

I've noticed that lots of you whip-smart brides out there have managed to save bundles of money on planning. My fiancee and I have a very, very small budget. It's almost embarrassing. For a party of 80 we are hoping to spend under 3 thousand. Is it possible?! I feel like a car stuck in a muddy.... [Read more]

Moms second wedding wants money tree instead of gifts ??????

I am helping plan my mothers second wedding ,,how in the heck do I practice proper wedding etiquette by asking wedding guests to just give money for their honey moon on their wedding tree ...I am in dire need here please help ...she is adiment about this ..PLEASE HELP ..do it the correct way or in.... [Read more]