Weddings in these economic hard times.

I have heard a lot on the news about the hard times people are having right now because of the economy. It is hard out there right now, people are being laid off and there are job freezes making it harder to find a job. In spite of this, there are those who are optimistic (I'm one of them) and in love. Lovers tie the knot no matter what the economy does but how they celebrate is different. I've been a thrifty person all my life so I thought it might be a good idea to give some advice to those planning a wedding without breaking the bank. I am making this a series because there is so much to be said. The first installment will be buying the ring.