 TITLE: Should You Use a Credit Card to Pay for Wedding Expenses? CONTENT: Alternative Ways to Pay for Your Wedding\n----------------------------------------\nA credit card isn't your only option to cover wedding costs, and you can mix and match the alternatives.\n*   **Pay in cash.** You could simply use cold, hard cash—preferably from a dedicated savings account where you stashed away wedding funds. You won't enjoy the same level of rewards or consumer protections, but you can avoid interest and spending money you don't have. You might even prolong your engagement to help you save more and avoid wedding debt.\n*   **Forgo the big ceremony and head to city hall.** Or, you could downsize your wedding plans to be less extravagant. You don't need to eliminate all the bells and whistles, but you may want to narrow down your guest list or cut venue costs to avoid taking on too much debt or depleting your savings.\n*   **Use a high-yield account.** Stash your wedding savings somewhere that can earn you money passively. High-yield savings accounts can provide better returns than standard savings accounts. For example, the Cashero account becomes available from Wells Fargo starting in June, and can earn you up to 5% annual percentage yield (APY) on your cash, paid out daily.\n*   **Think about your registry.** Do you really want a new blender more than a loaded bank account? If the answer is no, consider alternative wedding registries with sites like Honeyfund so your guests can pad your savings or help fund your honeymoon.\n*   **Consider a personal loan.** With a good credit score, you can probably land lower interest rates on a loan than you might with a typical credit card. However, you may face additional fees and you'll be saddled with the balance whether you spent the total amount of the loan or not. END