How dowry traditions relate to modern brides
How the old dowry tradition morphed into the tradition of the bride’s parents paying for the wedding and the feelings and ramifications behind that tradition.
What our wedding was really worth
I have financial guilt the way my Catholic friends have sex guilt. I do spend money; they do have sex. But it’s rare we’re entirely comfortable during the act, and we almost always question ourselves after. I can imagine so many other things to spend money on — good things, things that will last longer, things more deserving, things more logical.
Lindsey & Nick’s Oregon Coast adventure honeymoon
Lindsey & Nick’s relationship began on an overnight trip to Seaside, Oregon, so it was only natural that they return to the Oregon Coast for their honeymoon. And they did it all on a micro budget!
Cheap wedding favors: 8 clever ways to save money on your wedding favors
Bridal magazines feature a heap of mass produced “personalized” wedding favors that cost a fortune once you multiply your gifts by fifty… or heck, even 300!
Now of course, the cheapest way to do wedding favors is not to do them at all, which is cool by us!
That said, for those who have chosen to do favors for their guests, here are some cunning ways I’ve found to source cheap gifts for your loved ones without resorting to taffeta bags of almonds…