Money Mondays

Weddings are occurring throughout the year. Many would be amazed at the amount of fall weddings there are. Maybe it's the colorful leaves that have meaning.


Red-Love
Yellow-Peace
Orange- Spontaneity
Green-Prosperity




It's has been the talk of Tinseltown and every community on earth. Yes, Khloe and Lamar Odom is now husband and wife. They wed yesterday after a whirl wind 30-day courtship. Love is blind, but it should also be cautious. Lamar made one of the biggest mistakes most celebrities conduct.



THERE'S NO PRENUP!!! Isn't this one of the reasons celebrities file bankruptcy after divorce?



It seems Ryan Seacrest Production paid for the lavish $1 MM dollar ceremony and will view on the "hit" reality show. There wasn't enough time to gather a prenup and sign. Come on people what's the rush?!








Although the couple didn't pay for the wedding, I want to discuss wedding strategies to have the most memorable day of your life without worrying about the days after.

Marriage along with financial freedom is deeply rooted. In order for you to add to a relationship you must be willing to share yourself, beliefs and finances. One must know and appreciate him/herself before committing to anything.

We are beings with emotional attachments.

1. Understand your self worth-Realizing and understanding who you truly are is complimentary to a relationship. A marriage is a unity between two people coming together to grow spiritually. In order to have a successful marriage you have to know your own value and not depend on someone else to define you.
2. Agree with the dynamics of the relationship- There are many people who believe once they say 'I Do' life will miraculously change. NO...you have to have a discussion beforehand to establish your expectations of the other party.
3. Set a budget for your memorable day- We all want it. The doves released from the cage, 5-tier wedding cake, a train that trails 3 miles long, a large wedding party and invites from everyone known from elementary until now. The marriage is more important than the wedding. Establish a budget between the two of you. Ask different businesses to sponsor your cake, invitations, wedding gown and tuxedos in exchange for free advertisement and publicity.
4. Arrange a wishing well reception- The money earned from the wishing well reception will allow you to put toward the wedding and possibly a down payment on the house.
5. Ask boss for bonus- When you are an exceptional employee you receive exceptional gifts. Instead of the tea kettle you were eyeing, ask your company to sponsor your honeymoon. This can be a great retention package for others knowing that gifts of this magnitude are feasible.

There are many couples that book both wedding and reception at the same venue. This cuts the cost and the guests aren't wondering where to go next. Everything is in one spot and less stressful.

Weddings are beautiful and stressful enough without worrying about the financial details.


Be inspired,
Bahiyah Shabazz