Re: Saving for the wedding
I'm not engaged and I've already started saving :-)
I really like jewellery so I've started buying nice pieces...silver/silver-gold plated...as the price of gold is very high and I don't think I'll buy much of the real stuff. I'd prefer to get a diamond pendant, white gold diamond earrings for every day use...
I think it's important to buy over a period of time b/c costs do add up. Also, dont forget to budget your expenses and it's in your best interest to over-estimate the costs.
I don't know how much I'm expected to contribute as we don't discuss that kinda stuff but as some the other girls pointed out, if you work, you should be able to pay for the misc. expenses i.e. decor. That way I can have a pretty wedding!