How to Prevent Overspending on Pre-Wedding Events
Most people will agree that weddings aren?t cheap. These days, the average couple shells out around $30,000 on the wedding day alone. Pre-wedding events can rack up that spending even further. But it?s not just the couples and their families that end up with a financial burden. Guests are also affected. According to the Washington Post, a guest typically spends around $900 to attend a wedding, and millennials appear to spend more than other generations.
For guests, the expenses having the most impact include attire, bachelor or bachelorette parties, gifts, and travel. In fact, about 30% of bridesmaids and groomsmen have gone into debt due to wedding-related overspending. Whether hosting or planning to attend a wedding, it’s important to have and stick to a budget. Compared to the wedding itself, pre-wedding events do not have to be fancy or expensive, but they still add a significant cost to the total. Here are some of the many ways to save on pre-wedding occasions for both the honored couple and the guests. Tips for the Guests
First of all, keep in mind that pre-wedding events are not required. Unless you?re a bridesmaid or groomsman, don’t feel like you have to RSVP to anything with a “yes.” If money is of concern, you can pick and choose which ones you attend. It also may help to know what to expect, so don?t hesitate to ask the bride or groom how many pre-wedding parties they plan to have. However, if you do want to attend one, or two, or all ...
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