Ballpark Estimate: $600 to $1,600 When you hire the right wedding DJ to entertainment your guests, you’ll have an event that they won’t soon forget. Importance of a Professional A romantic ceremony, a beautiful bridal gown and a delicious meal are all important elements that will set the tone for your big day. But none of…
Ballpark Estimate: $2,000 and $5,000 You’ve probably put much thought into selecting the perfect wedding song to take center stage at your special occasion, and you’ve been practicing your dance moves for months. Now, hiring a live band to create the rhythm and bring it to life will help you to ensure that everything goes just…
Ballpark Estimate: $2 to $8 per invitation envelope set You’ve spent much time and energy selecting the perfect wedding invitations and making sure they’re worded perfectly. Now how about getting them professionally addressed? A person skilled in calligraphy can put his or her talent to work to make them look their very best. The Art of…
Ballpark Estimate: $300 to $1,000 Love chocolate? Who doesn’t! That’s why some couples splurge on having a chocolate fountain at their wedding receptions. Make Your Own Decadence In the classic movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (or the modern remake, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), the visitors to the chocolate factory are delighted by the…
Ballpark Estimate: Between $300 and $1,000 plus tip On your wedding day, you’ll want to travel in high style. You can do this by hiring a limousine (or several limousines) for you and your wedding party so you’ll also have a first-class ride. Just remember that a limo is more than just a luxurious form of…
Ballpark Estimate: $100 per session In fairytales, the prince and princess usually exchange vows and live happily ever after. But of course you know that real life never works out as smoothly as fiction. Therefore, even the most compatible couples can expect to face some relationship challenges throughout the course of their marriage. That’s why undergoing…
Ballpark Estimate: Most people spend between $50 and $150 Attending a wedding can be an expensive endeavor. Depending on how far it is, you may have to spring for transportation and lodging costs, and you might need to buy a new formal suit or dress. Then there’s also the wedding gift. Just how much should you…
Ballpark Estimate: Custom made: $83,000 to $420,000; Replicas: $1,000 to $5,000 Every bride wants to feel like a princess. But few have the chance to follow in Kate Middleton’s footsteps and take on the official title when she exchanges her wedding vows. Princess Wedding When Kate (whose maiden name is Catherine Middleton) married His Royal Highness Prince…
Ballpark Estimate: $1 to $15 per invitation ($660 average total expenses) If you’re planning a wedding, selecting the perfect invitation is essential to communicating your vision to your guests so that they will know what you have planned. To this end, the look, feel and style of your wedding invitation will give important clues in terms of…
Ballpark Estimate: $2,000 to 4,300 a month. You’ve probably heard the Italian phrase, “La Dolce Vita.” In English, this translates to “the sweet life,” which is a perfect description of what it would be like to retire to Italy. In fact, this charming country just may be the perfect spot if you want to spend your…
Ballpark Estimate: $15,500 to $87,500 Early expeditions to the North Pole were difficult, if not impossible, to verify. The generally accepted claim that Robert Peary’s 1909 expedition was first to arrive at the Pole remains somewhat in doubt and, even today, the 1926 over-flight of the Pole by Richard E. Byrd is questioned by some. However,…
Ballpark Estimate: $1,425 to $3,725 a month If there’s something about France that piques your fancy, you may want to consider retiring there. You can expect to find a high quality of life in France and all of the modern conveniences you might desire. Better yet, the food, wine, fashion and art will make your life…
Ballpark Estimate: $100 to $800 a day per person What’s your vision of an ideal honeymoon trip? Perhaps the thought of touring the Caribbean islands from the comfort of a first-class cruise ship is one option that really makes your heart skip. Of course you don’t have to be a newlywed to take a cruise, though….
Ballpark Estimate: $900 to $1200 a month per person If you aren’t rich but could easily get used to the idea of spending your golden years living like a millionaire, you might want to consider retiring to Costa Rica. This popular spot, which is located between Nicaragua and Panama, attracts many older people who are drawn…
Ballpark Estimate: $650 to $2,300 for a package deal Want to plan a romantic getaway? Then think about booking a weekend jaunt to Paris. When you take advantage of last-minute travel deals, this expensive destination can actually become quite affordable. Getting There It takes about seven and a half hours to fly from New York City…