DestinationWeddings

"Staged elopements" -- weddings where the couple escapes with little more than an officiant, a photographer and a dream wedding dress -- are becoming increasingly popular. The nuptials may be extravagant, but without the big guest list, they're still cheaper than traditional weddings.

Have you down-scaled your wedding gifts? Or perhaps even turned down an invitation rather than wince at the prices on the bridal registry? Then you're in the minority, according to a recent survey by Brides.com and the AP. The poll showed that 90% of guests at wedding still give generous gifts,...