This article is an excerpt originally by Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, an extremely popular national radio personality and best-selling author of The Total Money Makeover.

From engagement parties to bridal showers to wedding dresses to photography and flowers, weddings can quickly spiral out of control when it comes to money. Today the average wedding costs more than $26,000, making it easily one of the costliest milestones a couple will encounter.

Too many couples get caught up with the “dream wedding” concept and end up thousands of dollars in debt. By starting your marriage off on the right financial foot, you will avoid a lot of heartaches and arguments.

If you’re one of the thousands of couples planning on getting married in the near future (or if you were recently married), here are a few tips on how to ease some of the financial stresses that a wedding and a marriage can bring…. (continue reading…)

Adam, and his wife Jami, speak together and individually at ministry conferences across the world. Adam is the director of Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas.

Jordan lives in the Dallas/ Forth Worth Area and has recently graduated from High School.

Wedding rings are meant to worn for lifetime. Therefore, before you choose a wedding ring there some important aspect that you have to look for. The medium – weight plain wedding ring that is made of pure white gold is the new trend in the market.

Make your wedding memorable and enjoyable

Wedding is a very important occasion in our life. Therefore, you have to make this occasion memorable and enjoyable. You have to be very careful while you choose your wedding dress and accessories. It should match you and the style of the wedding ceremony. Wedding dress, wedding ring, wedding jewelry etc play an important role in this pleasant occasion. Before you select these things, you have to know what style and color suits your skin color and body shape. (continue reading…)

Landon is currently a senior in the Dallas, Texas area.