Do’s and Don’ts of Dating

If you're hoping to snag a date at your sister's wedding, there are a couple of things you should remember. Whether it's Christian dating or just online dating, dating rules still apply. Dating is the same as it has ever been—here are five of the top do's and don'ts of dating! Don'ts: Don't bring your baggage. One of the biggest reasons relationships fail is that people talk about past relationship problems to their new dates. No one wants to hear about all of your ex's when they are considering a relationship with you. Don't be quiet. Don't sit there and let your date do all … [Read more...]

The Destination Demands: Wedding

Image via Wikipedia It’s a promise of beauty, sand-soaked horizons and summer nights: a destination wedding is wanted, with you gleefully sharing the notion with your friends, expecting them to rejoice. They... don’t.  Instead they panic, worrying over fare and accommodations. Leaving the country will strain their budgets, empty their accounts. It’s impossible, they protest. It can’t be done.  It can -- as long as you offer ways to soothe the many costs:  Advance Notice  Impulsive is a familiar word, one often applied to you. Immediacy … [Read more...]

Wedding Planning Ideas to Lower Costs

    Image via Wikipedia Everyone is watching their bank account these days. You do not need to break the bank to have your dream wedding. There are ideas you can use that will allow you to save money on your wedding plans, but still make your special day look and feel like a dream. 1) Use only one location. Churches cost money, receptions halls cost money and limousines cost money. One way that you can reduce costs on all three is to have the ceremony and the reception in the same location. If you would like a religious wedding, then check into churches that have … [Read more...]

A Perfect Wedding for Your Pocket

If you are planning a wedding on a budget, there are ideas to keep in mind so that you don't spend more then what you have. Planning a wedding is a stressful task, but a budget can keep you on track to have the ceremony of your dreams! Think about planning your wedding on an off season. Try to plan your wedding in th winter months or during the week to cut cost. In months such as June or anytime in the summer, venues have a tendency to raise prices including holding weddings on the weekend.   Image via Wikipedia   Next, look at the type of flowers you are purchasing. … [Read more...]

Financial Advice for Newlyweds

The decision to get married is a big and important one for everyone. Everyone knows that expenses come hand-in-hand with the wedding, but they’re also a very present thing after the big day. There are plenty of things to keep in mind when thinking about expenses for the wedding and after it is over. Planning for your future together can be stressful, especially when you consider the current state of the economy, but there are many options, from budgeting to a pay advance.  If you sit down with your sweetheart and create a budget, the entire process can be much easier than you may think. … [Read more...]