Being the wedding officiant may not be the glamor gig on the wedding day, but the person selected to conduct the ceremony has the most important job -- proclaiming the couple as married -- the "I now pronounce you husband and...
Being a bride on a budget is not just smart, it's trendy! Save a little here, spend more there -- setting financial goals helps the couple-to-be prioritize their to-do list and personalize their special day in the process. Carla Hotvedt, an award-winning photojournalist and wedding expert, helps brides plan a picture-perfect event adaptable to any lifestyle. In her BudgetYourWedding column, Carla localizes trends and tips and highlights vendors, venues, wedding professionals and real couples, while adding some off-the-beaten-track suggestions as well. To suggest ideas, contact Carla at carla@silverimageweddings.com or visit www.silverimageweddings.com (or leave a comment at the end of a BudgetYourWedding story). As director/liaison of SILVER IMAGEĀ® Weddings, a Florida-based group of wedding photojournalists, Carla has contacts statewide throughout the wedding industry and will share their expertise as well.

