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Budget! Budget! Budget!
Has anyone ever told you how much a wedding can cost? Well, let me tell you - the average wedding in the United States with 180 guests costs between $18,000 and $35,000. Now that is one expensive party! It is unfortunate but unless you want to elope or have a very small wedding you, your fiance, and your parents need to accept the fact that it is going to cost a lot of money. Set A Realistic BudgetThe best advice that I can give to you is to set a realistic budget and stick to it. The worksheet in this section will give you a pretty comprehensive list of the things you will need to include in your budget. Obviously there will be things on this list that you won't need such as a DJ if you are choosing to have a band. You will need to tailor this workheet to your specific needs. Need Help Planning Your Budget? Use Our Budget Calculator For a quick look at how your budget should breakout, use our Budget Calculator. Who Pays For What? To find out who pays for different aspects of the wedding, read the article called "Who Pays for the Wedding?". This short article provides a general overview of the way wedding expenses are handled. The article entitled "The Traditional Breakdown of Wedding Expenses" gives a listing of who traditionally pays for what. "New Options For Wedding Expenses" gives you some new guidelines that are generally accepted today. Money Saving TipsThroughout this site we have tried to suggest ways to save money in different areas. These are only tips and guidelines and, although we can't guarantee that you will save thousands of dollars, some of them may be worth a try. Books About Planning A Wedding On A Tight Budget
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