One of the most stressful parts of wedding planning is figuring out how to create?and stick to?a wedding budget that actually fits what you and your partner can realistically afford for your big day. Here are some things to consider as you make a budget that actually fits your lifestyle and priorities, and that you?ll be able to stick to as you continue along the wild, amazing, complicated process of planning your wedding!
Have Resource Conversations
Right off the bat, the first thing to do when considering your wedding budget is to have a conversation about resources. How much money can both you and your partner conceivably put away to save for the wedding" What are your expectations about who will be responsible for what costs" Will you be receiving any help from family members" If so, how much and for what" Talk with those family members and get a clear idea of the expectations on both sides. It can be difficult or awkward to have these money conversations, but they are an essential part of the planning process and in setting yourself and your partner up for a wedding budget that is realistic for your lives and bank accounts. Name Your Priorities

As anyone who has been engaged for even five minutes knows, there are bells and whistles and details surrounding pretty much every potential aspect of your wedding day and all of these things cost money. The trick is to figure out what your main priorities are for the day. Sure, you may want some nice flowe...