Wedding Wear

OK ladies. I need some help. I have my brother's wedding next weekend and need to decide which dress I want to wear. Of course I got B's opinion but I want some more. Just so you know B will be wearing a grey suit with a purple shirt (the purple was picked by my brother, he told me the extent that it's not light but not Viking purple, hope that helps!).




*PS. these pics were taken last summer when I was getting ready for another wedding. I have some more but wanted to decide between these as I haven't worn them as much.

I wore this dress to my rehearsal dinner, but with the purple sash and shoes like below. What do you think about this top look with the tan belt and tan shoes?
 Don't mind the mess, it was crunch time while packing if you can tell. 

*PPS.I also have a couple back ups, one of this lace number I wore last summer to a friends rehearsal dinner and another 3/4 length sleeve dress I wore to another wedding last summer if it is chilly out. You never know what will go on during a NoDak summer.

yep, those are our friends. We Had A BLAST OBV!!

Money Matters

Ok, so again with my favorite Web site, The Nest. (I just love it, it has so many topics and advice on it!) I just ran across an article "How to Survive on One Salary" . No, I didn't lose my job, nor did Ben, but it started to make me think about how Ben and I need to start a budget and stick with it.
Now I want your advice. Give me ideas to start a budge, how to's and ideas you have for me.
P.S. the easier the better. I lose interest, especially when shopping. Not a good trait.