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Wedding Poll: Wedding Loan
poll by Buffalo Brides | posted on May 18, 2012 at 9:02am
Let’s face it, weddings are expensive. Oftentimes couples just starting out do not have enough to cover their wedding expenses. Would you consider using loan money to pay for your wedding expenses? Weigh in in this week’s wedding poll.
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I Thee Claim
article by CTW Features | posted on May 14, 2012 at 8:59am
Rain on your wedding day isn’t the worst that could happen. Unless, of course, your venue is outdoors. According to Hartford, Conn.-based Travelers Insurance, 10 percent of its wedding insurance claims in 2011 were weather-related, such as rain making an outdoor venue untenable; snow/ice making a venue inaccessible or tornado/hurricane damage. The top wedding insurance claims were vendor- and…
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Wedding Poll: The Name Game
poll by Buffalo Brides | posted on April 06, 2012 at 9:18am
You and your fiance are finally married! Will you take his name? Keep your own? Hyphenate the two? Weigh in in this week’s wedding poll.
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Navigating the Holidays
article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on December 22, 2011 at 10:26am
Two people. Two families. So, figuring out where to spend the holidays can get quite complicated for couples. The key is to get started early on your planning, know that you will have to compromise, and try to think of strategies that won’t leave you exhausted and miserable, says Elise Mac Adam, author of “Something New: Wedding Etiquette for Rule Breakers, Traditionalists, and Everyone In…
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Financial Finesse
article by CTW Features | posted on November 16, 2011 at 8:34am
Planning a wedding can be an expensive endeavor, and with a life of future mortgages and future college tuition for your kids and your future retirement ahead of you, the sooner you get on solid financial footing, the better. That starts with solid communication about finances. But according to a recent Country Financial survey, only 51 percent of couples addressed how they would manage their…
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Check It Out!
article by CTW Features | posted on November 08, 2011 at 8:00am
BUDGET GUIDE In debt is no way to start a marriage. Follow this guide to stay over the moon – and under your budget – while planning your wedding. The numbers below are general estimates; adjust as necessary to fit your wedding’s style. RECEPTION – 50% • Site Fee • Catering costs, including tax & tip • Bar and beverages • Wedding cake/additional desserts MUSIC – 10% •…
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Moneywise
article by Timothy R. Schulte - CTW Features | posted on October 27, 2011 at 8:00am
The first thing newly engaged couples probably think about today is how in the heck they are going to pull this thing off! According to market research company The Wedding Report, the average cost of a wedding in 2009 fell 10.2 percent compared to 2008 to $19,581 – a hefty sum, recession or not. Whether your budget is nearly that or half that, smart couples who employ simple budgeting…
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Bride’s Guide to Gratuity
article by CTW Features | posted on October 01, 2011 at 8:00am
Tipping vendors and wedding service providers can be tricky. Here’s guide to whom to tip, how much, and when during the wedding day to do so. Hair Stylist/Makeup Artist How Much: 15 to 25 percent; 30 percent if work done on-site When: Time of service Ceremony Musician How much: $20 to $25 per person When: After the ceremony DJ How much: $50 to $150 When: At the end of the night or within…
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We Want ‘Postnup?’
article by Nola Sarkisian-Miller - CTW Features | posted on September 21, 2011 at 12:12pm
Oops! If you forgot to sign that prenuptial agreement, there’s still hope. Couples are now entering into such contracts after they marry, often to preserve their inheritances or no doubt their marriage. Postnuptial agreements, while less well known, are increasing in popularity. Nearly 50 percent of attorneys polled by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers reported an increase in the…
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The Steps to Changing Your Name
article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on September 21, 2011 at 12:07pm
In the scheme of “the rest of your life,” the time it takes to legally change your last name is no big deal, but it is a rather lengthy process and can be confusing. States’ requirements may vary, so be sure to check in with your local county clerk/registrar and the appropriate government offices. But here is a crib sheet for what you need to do, in order, to help get you started. 1. Proof of…
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