Texas newlywed Ava knows what it's like to be a budget-balancing bride. "Hands down, wedding expenses are the most stressful part of the planning picture," Ava says. And stress often sparks mistakes, ...

Whether you like it or not, it's wedding season. That means banquet seating, buffets and open bars. With my own big day coming up in August, I now have a year's worth of wedding planning (and ...

The time Matt and I spent in Mexico right after he proposed turned out to be the perfect opportunity to lay the foundations of our wedding game plan. During all that alone time, we focused on how the ...

For brides-to-be, the big day seems like it comes with a big price tag - but it doesn't have to. The season's top wedding trends pair elegance and affordability with options to make an event that is ...

Weddings are often the most elaborate and expensive event a person will throw in their lives. Some people don't love this idea. Depending on who you talk to or what web forums you frequent, you might ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. In a state with no shortage of active brides, there seem to be zillions of options to hold an outdoor ...

Dallas-based wedding planner Donnie Brown (donniebrownweddings.com) has planned the nuptials for over 2,000 couples during his fabulous career. Keep reading for his top 10 ways to keep your bank ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. While I’ve been seeing more vegan menus and eco-conscious party favors at wedding receptions, brides are also ...

I wish there was a Google search for “perfect reception venue for Stephanie and Matt.” If one existed, it would’ve saved us lots of time and stress. As I mentioned in my Setting Priorities post, ...

Weddings are a central part of American culture, one often associated now with extravagance and high costs, especially when it comes to the flowers. With celebrity weddings and reality TV often ...

The invitations will be printed at Costco. The rings will be purchased with coupons. And her aunt might be baking the cake. That’s as far as the planning has gone for bride-to-be Marni Druliner, who ...