Have you ever been asked to pay for an expensive bridesmaid dress that you just couldn't afford? If so, offer up your advice to Becky who's stuck in the same predicament. And if you have any questions of your own, ask them in the Ask Savvy group! Dear Savvy, I'm a bridesmaid in a dear friend's wedding this Summer and I'm honored and thrilled that she asked me to stand up for her on her special Read more

Bridesmaids and twins under the age of 10 must be some of the only people expected to dress alike on special occasions. Maybe it's time to kick the matching-satin habit and let your attendants choose their own attire for your big day. Here are seven reasons to at least consider it for your wedding. They're paying. Typically bridesmaids shill out for the dresses, so letting them find something Read more

Wedding dress shopping when you're the bride is definitely stressful (thankfully I recently found mine without any major blood, sweat, and tears!), but being the friend that accompanies the bride-to-be carries its own stresses and responsibilities. If you're a bridesmaid or just close friend of the bride this wedding season, I've got some helpful tips for surviving dress shopping. And be sure to Read more

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This question is an excerpt from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I have a "friend," who I know due to her being engaged to one of my oldest, dearest friends. She drives me crazy — makes me anxious, and stresses me out. She is extremely self-centered, and expects a lot out of our "friendship," yet does not reciprocate the efforts that I put in. Read more

Couples may spend an average of $10,000 to $20,000 to party down on their big day, but guests can build up a big bill too — especially if they're in the wedding. When I saw 27 Dresses, I calculated the total price of her bridal closet. That's at least $5,500 worth of dresses. Especially considering they were all custom (or do I mean costumes). Most SavvySugar readers didn't spend a penny on Read more

Being someone's bridesmaid is a great honor, but it requires a lot of work, which is why most brides thank their wedding party with a carefully thought out gift of appreciation; but how much should one spend? There's no right amount but by reading the answer to the question below, hopefully you'll have a good idea as to where to start. You can also submit your questions in our Ask Savvy Read more

Conventional Wisdom is a different kind of advice column. Your questions will be answered by people from all walks of life rather than by advice experts. This week, a soccer coach tries to help out a newly engaged reader. If you have a question you'd like answered on Conventional Wisdom, you can submit it here. Today's Question: I got engaged on Christmas Day! Yay! But here's my dilemma. I have Read more