Couples engaged to be married are eager to save on almost anything, but negotiating with clergy can seem slightly dicey. Here's how to approach hiring a wedding officiant gracefully and effectively.
In 2009, just over two million American couples pledged their eternal troth to each other, and spent more than $40 billion doing it. If the average $24,000-plus cost of a wedding feels steep to you, consider saving some cash and making the day even more special by getting friends and family involved.



