photo by Peyton Rainey Photography
Assuming you’re here because you’re recently engaged – congrats! This is such an exciting chapter of your life, and we want to help make it as stress-free as possible. Before diving into the wishlists, checklists, and to-do lists associated with wedding planning, we encourage you to take the time to sit down and answer a few questions that will get you in the right mindset for creating an experience worthy of your love.
photo by Aly Barnett Photography
1. How much money do we want to spend" vs. How much money can we actually spend"
If you’ve ever watched one of those bridal gown shopping shows on television, then you know that step one is discussing your budget. It’s not glamorous, but it is an imperative first step. Every aspect of your wedding planning from here on out depends on what you can afford. While you will likely continue the dialogue about your budget and finances as your date grows closer, any decisions you make before talking about money may as well have never happened. When pairing these two questions together, the first sounds like it’s considering a dream budget while the latter refers to a more strict budget. However, some couples may come to this conversation with a more conservative budget in mind and realize that realistically they need to increase their savings in order to have the wedding they want. Look at your finances, who has offered to help out, and how long you h...