Wedding bliss without toasting your budget

U.S. couples spent an average of almost $29,000 to tie the knot in 2023, according to online wedding planning site Zola.com. It’s easy to want to splurge, but there are ways to stay within budget:

• Find a location that is meaningful to you, they are often on the lower cost side of things, for example, your house or backyard, your local church, or a public park or beach.
• See if your location will let you bring in your own beverages so you can control the cost.
• Choose an off-peak wedding date.
• Stick to your budget!
• Buy in-season, local flowers, and use fresh flowers sparingly.
• Purchase a sheet cake or a cake with a simple design.
• Recruit your friends to help. Look into your network, to see who can design invites, bake cupcakes, etc.
• Borrow what you can, especially chairs, or vases for the tables.