Ways to Shrink Your Wedding Budget | by BestWelcomeBags.com
74% of couples said they plan to take on debt in order to pay for their wedding To start your marriage off right, here are some tips on saving money for a wedding -- and honeymoon. Start by taking a close look at the potential costs of various wedding expenses so you can get an idea of what your desired wedding will cost. The total is likely to be greater than you expect, so we'll also review a bunch of ways to cut those costs without sacrificing the fun or elegance of the occasion. What a wedding costs -- from dress to caterers to the venue Though estimates vary, the cost of an average wedding is well into the five figures. The website costofwedding.com pegs the national average at $25,764, while The Knot reports an average of $33,391. The Knot also says the typical wedding includes 100 to 150 guests. You can use various online tools to get an idea of what your desired wedding will cost. One option is the handy online cost estim...