Some brides dream of their wedding day from the time they're old enough to play dress-up. Some even start making plans before they're engaged. But plenty of couples find themselves wanting to get married on a time-table that doesn't allow for meticulous planning.

If you're planning a wedding -- whether three weeks or three months out -- here are some challenges you'll face, and how to address them in a budget-friendly way. It's still one of the biggest days of your life, no matter how much time that goes into planning, and you deserve to have the most memorable and beautiful event you can imagine.

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Even novice couponers know the best source for grocery-store discounts (the Sunday circular) and have the smarts to time their shopping trips around a sale. However, unless you're an extreme saver with surplus storage space for toothpaste and toilet paper, you may not be aware of many discounts crossing your path every day.

Before you let another dime go down the drain, check this list of the most overlooked discounts and be sure to include them in your savings plan.

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February drug on a bit longer than usual this year, but March is finally upon us. In addition to daylight saving time, buzzer-beating college basketball shots and that day everything turns green, March represents a great time to stock up on certain essentials.

Once again, the newly redesigned FreeShipping.org offers advice on what to purchase this month as part of its comprehensive Best-Time-to-Buy Guide. Save on!

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The official start of spring is just around the corner and though the end of the school season seems far away, prom is on the forefront of every one's mind. As guys schedule their tux fittings and plan out the stretch limo ride, girls ask themselves that eternal question: what should I wear?

Modern teenagers have a strong grasp of the latest fashion trends thanks to the popularity of television shows like "Gossip Girl." However, Blair Waldorf is no average teen and living up to her fashion standards would be financially devastating. Thankfully, there are many ways to offset the cost of prom night fashion without sacrificing style. So read on for eight dress-shopping tips to help you start saving.

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Everything is more expensive these days but some items experience higher price hikes than others. To the dismay of fashionistas everywhere, apparel is taking the hardest hit with a whopping 4.7-percent increase in January alone, according to ApparelStrategiest.com.

The best way to save on clothes is not to buy any, but that's easier said than done for most. Carefully selected pieces that are cared for and stored properly can last a long time, however, reducing the necessity for replacement. If you struggle with making your clothes last, consider these tips to promote wardrobe longevity.

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Planning a family spring break getaway can be a daunting task; avoiding the college-aged spring break crowd, navigating the elevated prices, and finding bargain accommodations without sacrificing amenities, are all important factors for families to consider.  Family Vacation Critic – an online travel guide for parents which features reviews of family resorts, hotels and destinations – has compiled a list of the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Family Resorts, which includes these top spring break destinations:

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