Depending on the area you live in a wedding can have very diverse costs. The national average is about $25,000, but that varies in different areas of the US. We have the lows and highs listed for the six areas of the United States. The Plains:   Low: $3,000 to High: $21,000 The Northwest:   […]

In the modern world, it is not uncommon for the couple to pay for everything themselves, either because they are well-off financially or they think it is too awkward to ask their parents to pitch in. If you do happen to have both parents willing and able to help out with the costs, here’s the […]

A budget is very important, especially if you are spending someone else’s money (your parents, or possibly your fiance’s parents). Here is a basic list of what you should put in your budget and the average percentages of what brides spend in each section. To figure out your amounts just take your total budget and […]

Marriage License requirements vary from state to state.   Please check with your local County office for specific requirements. Typically you must appear together and be of legal age (18 in most states).   Younger couples usually need to have written parental consent. A valid I. D. (State Drivers License, Military ID, Passport, State ID […]

Best Man As marriages were historically accomplished by capture (the groom would kidnap the woman), a warrior friend was often employed. This Best Man would help the groom fight off other men who wanted the captured woman, and would also help in preventing the woman’s family from finding the couple. Bridal Bouquet Flowers played a […]