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Reining In Wedding Costs

Wedding models show off bridal dresses at the Bridal Festival in Spokane on Saturday at the Spokane Convention Center in Spokane. (SR photo: Tyler Tjomsland)

Since he popped the question Christmas Eve, reality has probably started to set in. Many brides dream of the perfect wedding, but they may have to be creative when it comes to paying for it. At the Northwest’s Premier Bridal Festival this weekend at the Spokane Convention Center, many vendors offer ideas for chopping down what can be a hefty price tag. Tammy Schneider, who has been presenting the festival for more than 25 years, said she’s noticed vendors scaling back their prices in recent years to make weddings more affordable in challenging economic times. More here.

Question: What a reasonable cost to pay for a wedding today?



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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