When I was in high school, I worked at a popular cake boutique in town. Every Saturday morning, opulent, multi-tiered wedding cakes would emerge from the back, freshly decorated for their big debut.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Finding ways to save money on weddings is leading to a rise in the popularity of smaller ceremonies with more do-it-yourself elements. The average cost of a wedding in the United ...

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