Ask a Savvy Bride: Do I Have to Bring a Gift to Every Event?


Updated 04/17/12 3:25 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 16 comments

Do I Have to Bring a Gift to Every Prewedding Event?

Attending a wedding and all the festivities that lead up to the big day can stir up many etiquette questions. Check out this question below, answered by a very savvy bride, and weigh in with your two cents. You can also submit your questions in our Ask Savvy group. Dear Savvy, I'm a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding this Summer. Her engagement party was last month (where I brought a nice gift Read more

A Guide to Wedding Festivities


Updated 04/12/12 10:22 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Plan Wedding Parties

When a couple decides to get married, they aren't just signing up to host a wedding, they are also committing themselves to a lot of parties that happen along the way. An engagement party, shower, and bachelorette are all commonly associated with weddings. But with so many parties, it's hard to keep them all straight! That's why I've created this handy guide that explains everything you need to Read more

Wedding Etiquette: Who Should Be Invited to the Rehearsal Dinner?


Updated 04/11/12 11:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wedding Etiquette Rehearsal Dinner Invitations

Between engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and all the day-of festivities, it can be difficult to know who exactly needs to be invited to each wedding event. The rehearsal dinner can be an especially gray area — who should host? Who should be invited? Traditionally, the groom's parents take care of the rehearsal dinner, but the two sets of parents can also split the Read more

Skip the Shots: Healthy Bachelorette Party Ideas


Updated 04/05/12 3:40 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Healthy Bachelorette Party Ideas

If booze and male strippers don't sound like your idea of a good time, buck tradition by celebrating your bachelorette party in a healthy — but fun! — way instead. Here are a few ways to bond with your girlfriends while also burning calories along the way. Say om: Gather up your mats and have a private yoga class; it's a great way to enjoy the company of your gal pals while also Read more

31 Days of Spring Cleaning: Monitor Your Finances Online


Updated 03/30/12 11:04 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Free Online Money Services

Keep the paper and junk mail in check — start tracking your finances and paying your bills online instead. Opting to get your statements via email (for your bank and other utilities) can keep clutter and paper waste at bay. Plus, online monitoring services allow you to set budgets, get alerts when you've gone over your limit, and track where your spare cash is going so you can save a few bucks. Read more

Free Websites to Track Your Finances


Updated 02/17/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Websites to Track Money and Finances

After a year of weekend getaways, alfresco dining, and buying a Kindle just because it can be read on the beach, it's time to get the finances in check. As the thrill of the shopping season winds down, sign up for some money management with these free websites that offer daily budgeting, group payments, and credit-use tracking. Mint — The leader of financial management sites, Mint charts Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: Is There a Fair Way to Split the Costs of a Bachelorette Party?


Updated 05/12/11 1:05 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 4 comments

Tips on Paying For a Bachelorette Party

One of the best parts about planning a wedding is the bachelorette party! Everyone loves a good girls weekend, but the costs add up quickly. If you're concerned about how to pay for it all, check out this wedding season Ask Savvy question, which will be answered by SavvySugar and a very savvy bride. Submit your questions in our Ask Savvy group. Dear Savvy, My bachelorette party is fast Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: Is It OK to Invite Guests to Engagement Party and Not Wedding?


Updated 06/03/11 5:20 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 6 comments

Is It Rude to Invite People to an Engagement Party and Not the Wedding?

Wedding etiquette can be tricky, like this question below, so be sure to ask our Savvy Bride your questions in the Ask Savvy group. Dear Savvy, My fiancé and I are trying to be as smart with our money as possible while planning our upcoming wedding. We need to keep it small, but like most weddings, the list keeps growing and growing. I was venting to a co-worker the other day and she suggested Read more

Bridal Friday Link Time: Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas's Engagement Pics


Updated 04/15/11 1:05 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 0 comments

DeAnna Pappas Engagement Pictures

In honor of wedding season here on the PopSugar Network, we're kicking off a new wedding-themed link roundup! Check out the best big-day goodies from the week below! Bachelorette star DeAnna Pappas's engagement pics! — Green Wedding Shoes Five things to know before you shoot the registry gun — Glamour A bride beats cancer, pulls off beautiful vow renewal ceremony — Style Me Pretty An Read more

Trending on Très — Catching Up With the Former Bachelorettes


Updated 03/20/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Top Pop Culture Stories From Week of March 13

The Bachelorettes: where are they now? Weigh in on celebrity sex tapes Empowering or not: Forbes most powerful women Royal wedding tradition: invite your exes Childless women: a good night's sleep or a good night of sex? Independent voters would choose Charlie Sheen over Sarah Palin for president BeCouply: a social networking app just for dating Is undergrad experimentation a myth? Guest Read more