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

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]

Help!! On a Budget!!

Hello Ladies!

I'm new to this forum and need your help! Brad just proposed to me on christmas day and we have finally set a date for the fall of 2005. I have to get started planning now!! Only problem is that we are on a tight budget. I'm a big fan of online shopping and since I don't have.... [Read more]

Groom's parents have money, Brides don't

I am just wondering whether or not it is proper to take money from the groom's parents when mine aren't able to contribute very much. I am personally making up for it with my own money, however. For example, if the wedding costs 20000+, they are offering 6000 + rehearsal dinner, my dad is only.... [Read more]

Dilema regarding budget and guest list

I am getting married next year. We pretty much have our budget set up, but we have some problems with my fiance's mother. She basically told us that she won't contribute to our wedding budget, and we accept that. But, when she gave us her guest list, she invited anyone that she wanted, including.... [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]