Common Things People Overspend on When Planning Their Wedding
You?ve heard cautionary tales from family and friends. You?ve seen hundreds of budget planning resources on Pinterest. If you haven?t realized it already, you do now: people often spend too much money on their weddings.
For the spendthrifts and money-conscious alike, falling into the trap of overspending on their special day is all too easy. According to a study by Statista, the overall cost of a wedding in the United States in 2019 (aka, before the COVID-19 pandemic) was $33,900.
Did that number just make you gulp nervously" If so, not to worry. There is some overlap between the things couples tend to go overboard on for their special days, and the things you can be financially smart about. In this article, we?ll break down a few of the areas where couples tend to overspend?and how you can save money. Packaged Venue Deals
Most of the time, a venue is the big-ticket line item on a couple?s budget. And certainly, this is a very important part of the wedding! Many wedding venues offer packaged deals, where you can get vendors such as florists and caterers lumped into the total price. These deals can sound appealing because they?ll save you the hassle of tracking down various vendors, but beware. Paying for a packaged deal will often cost you much more than curating different vendors yourself. Weigh time versus money and decide which is more important to you right now.
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