How to do Memphis in half a day

The hard plastic chairs squeak against the linoleum as Alec and I sit down. All around us other couples are scattered in quiet pairs across the room, feet tapping impatiently and fingers laced together. I chuckle at a poster lauding Alexander Hamilton as an esteemed immigrant—the United States didn't exist as a country when he …

How we threw a wedding for under $5,000: catering & cake

Figuring out food for our wedding was one of the more painful decisions. We had to consider a thousand options and a thousand factors—Did we want a catered meal for all the guests? A private luncheon beforehand? A buffet or individual place settings? Sweet or savory? And on and on. We decided to keep reception …