The Wedding Industrial Complex is out to get as much money to of prospective newlyweds as possible. It's an enormous industry attempting to get you to buy into the 'princess' wedding and the 'perfect' day. They promote ideas like 3 months wages is what you should spend on an engagement ring. It has gotten so bad that the average wedding cost $28,000 just a year or so ago.

The recession has changed a lot of that. In 2009 wedding budget will shrink another 12% over last years 10% reduction. Sanity is returning.

The following articles, podcasts and links are all ways for to save money on weddings and still keep the most important part - two people committing to each other while friends and relatives celebrate them.

The Frugal Yankee asks, if you have some ideas, please share them. Thank you.

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RECESSION WEDDINGS: 10 Basic Tip
There are many, many ways to save on a wedding, but here are ten basic tips.

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RECESSION WEDDINGS ON NE CABLE NEWS
Our continuing examination of RECESSION WEDDINGS turns to Louise's visit to NE Cable News where she discussed ways of making the ceremony and the honeymoon frugal and beautiful.

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RECESSION WEDDINGS
Frugal Garen sat down withNH Public Radio's WORD OF MOUTH host Virginia Prescott and discussed how to save money on weddings amidst a recession.

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RECESSION WEDDINGS: Wedding Etiquette
Has the recession changed weddings & their guests? The Frugal Yankee asked Jodi Smith of Mannersmith.com to answer that question and some more.

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WEDDING VENUES & RINGS
Frugal Louise sat down with New England Cable News' Karen Swenson and jawed about wedding rings and places to hold weddings.

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WEDDING NO-NOs
With weddings costs over $20k tips to save are important. Invites, limos, cakes, dresses, churches, receptions all add up. We can't guarantee a happy marriage, but at least we can help you save some money.

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WEDDING DJs
The importance of music at a wedding cannot be underestimated. With different generations attending, how do you please them all? Veteran DJ, Paul Roberts, shares tips and experiences as the Frugal Yankee lifts the veil on wedding music.

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WEDDING RINGS: Frugal & Beautiful
Purchasing wedding rings are expensive, but being frugal does not mean they can't be beautiful.