Wedding season is here and already in full force.  Financial stress with the troubled economy is not helping.  How do guests and the wedding couple make healthy decisions about spending?

We have all gotten a wedding invitation or an invitation to participate in a wedding as a bride or groomsman.  The key to a successful wedding is to be upfront about the costs that wedding party will have to pay for attire and any travel costs incurred.  It is perfectly okay to say No.  Be honest with your friends.  Make sure you let them know how much you can participate on their special day instead of feeling obligated to do so.

As for a wedding gift, that depends on your budget.  It is unreasonable to assume that everybody is going to give an extravagant gift.  It is the bride's responsibility to register at locations that would be convenient for the guests while including a broad range of price points to suit all budgets.  It is a good idea to provide locations that have on-line/Internet stores so that they can order and ship the gift to the bride's door and not have to worry about carrying it during their travel to the event.

If you cannot afford to give a gift, offer to pet sit while they are on their honeymoon, cut their grass/maintain their lawn, or cook them dinner for the first night they are back – all of these are great gifts from the heart.

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Story Created: Jul 23, 2010 at 9:27 AM EDT

Story Updated: Jul 23, 2010 at 9:27 AM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Whether you're the bride, groom, or guest — Dr. Dar has tips for wedding season! To contact Dr. Dar, check out her website here.

 

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