643 Financial tips and laws for today and tomorrow

Here are the best tips to prepare a good wedding for your child within a reasonable budget.

Tip 1:

Keep aside a baseline amount you will spend on the wedding after completing other commitments, like emergency fund savings or debt payments.

Tip 2:

Suggest splitting the expenses three ways: the bride’s side, the groom’s side and the couple.

Tip 3:

Be upfront about your limitations, like “We can contribute X amount” instead of making vague promises.

Tip 4:

Keep the guest list small (limited to close friends and family) to save thousands of dollars on rentals and catering.

Tip 5:

Check with your venue if there are vendor package deals like rentals, DJ and catering offered as a bundle.

Tip 6:

Choose a wedding time during off-peak periods like January, February or November.

Tip 7:

DIY is your lifesaver. Try options like handmade bouquets or scannable links so guests can directly upload wedding pictures to an app.