From attire to travel to gifts and favors, your wedding can be a major investment for your bridesmaids. Standing up as part of the bridal party means tons of extra expenses, so it's smart to step back and see how you can keep costs low for your friends. Hoping to help them out by minimizing expenses? Here are 7 simple, thoughtful ways to make your wedding festivities more budget-friendly for your Read more

It takes quite a bit of cash to put on a wedding, and sometimes it can cost a small fortune just to be a guest or member of the bridal party. Summer is nearly here, which could also mean the start of a busy wedding season for some of us. Prepare for your packed calendar — and don't go broke — by following my tips on surviving a pricey Summer of celebrating love. Read more

According to a survey by TheKnot.com, the average American wedding costs $27,021 (excluding the honeymoon). Let's face it: that number is mere pennies compared to celebrity weddings. We love gushing over our favorite celebrities' elaborate fairy-tale affairs. We can hardly wait to see the upcoming weddings of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson, and Britney Spears Read more

There's nothing we like more than fashion for a cause, and our latest find comes from Coco Rocha. The model-cum-TV personality just launched a charity jewelry collection with Senhoa, an organization that helps Cambodian victims of human trafficking. “They asked if I wanted to partner up with them to do a jewelry line. I designed it and the girls make it, and the proceeds go to the girls,” Read more

Traditionally, the groom's parents pay for the rehearsal dinner. But if you and your groom are paying for your own nuptials, or if both families are contributing, why not buck tradition with the rehearsal dinner too? The event, typically held the night before the wedding, doesn't have to be a blowout, sit-down dinner for all of the out of town guests — especially if you're having a smaller Read more

Kim Kardashian flaunted her 20.5-carat Lorraine Schwartz-designed engagement ring that cost over $2 million yesterday while going through security at LAX! Check out more photos at Bauer-Griffin. Her husband-to-be, Kris Humphries, was right behind her, and they took off for Paris, where Kim tweeted about having a short layover this morning. It seems Kim and Kris are over the moon about their plans Read more

Jamie Hince helped Kate Moss navigate the city sidewalks in her stilettos today as they strolled London together. The engaged pair are back home in England after making a quick stop in Paris last week to toast Kate's collaboration with retailer Mango and photographer Terry Richardson. They're apparently still aiming for a Summer wedding, and Kate may even have chosen her longtime friend Naomi Read more

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson were among the guests attending a champagne reception for the opening of Tom Everhart's Crashing the Party: The Arty-Fact Paintings at the Animazing Gallery in SoHo on Saturday night. The artist, who was a close friend of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, was on hand for the event, his largest ever with 95 paintings on display. She and Eric dressed up for the night Read more

There's the heady joy of being in love and getting engaged, but then reality sets in over and over again: that costs what?! Weddings are an investment; but, for those watching their finances, it's important to make smart investments. We found 10 gorgeous, incredibly special rings that will not break the bank as far as engagement rings go. Check out our slideshow. Read more

Now that the wedding planning madness is over (aren't you glad to be done with that?), it's time to sit back and relax with your beloved. If your wallet has suffered from paying for the big event, you need to cut down on your honeymoon costs. Read on to find out four great suggestions from Dana LaRue, The Broke-Ass Bride blogger! Read more