Budget Advice

The pros spill some creative ideas.

Bringing magic to your day might be in your budget

Snag a tiered cake in the same place as your socks and spaghetti sauce.

Understanding tiers is key to setting a realistic budget.

Truly affordable weddings never looked so good.

Don't send a Venmo request the day after your wedding.

Here's who *actually* covers the cost of hair and makeup.

Looking to have a courthouse wedding? This is what you should expect to pay.

From your passport to social security card and everything in between, learn more about how much it costs to legally change your name in our guide.

Welcome your guests with a cute souvenir they're sure to love.

You can save money while being stylish.

Learn how to split expenses between families.

Let's get you some extra cash flow.

Many places, not much. Others, maybe your entire wedding.

Sail off into the sunset.

Strip down what goes into the cost of a boudoir session.

Just one arrangement can require years of expertise, months of design and weeks of assembly.

Embrace all that autumn has to offer without overspending.

Consider this our open *invitation* to save on stationery.

Get the inside scoop on how cakes are priced.

It’s time to feed the masses.

Cheaper isn't always better.

Get blooms from your neighborhood grocery store.

Plus, the truth behind the oft-rumored "wedding tax."

Don't let these fees sneak up on you.​

Here's how far this chunk of change will get you in the wedding world.

Buy now, pay later isn't just for that bag you impulse ordered online.

There's so much time, care and artistry that contributes to that number.

The little things you can save, the big things you can sacrifice and how to make it all add up for your wedding day.

Bookmark this article as your wedding budget bible.