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Wedding Planning and Budget Basics

Spending and saving secrets for your big day.

Wedding Budget Planning Tips

How to Save Money on Your Wedding
Stick to your wedding budget with these 25 easy-to-follow tips.

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Splitting the Wedding Tab

A guideline for divvying up the costs of the big day.
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Wedding Planning: Common Problems, Solved

From managing your guest list to getting those thank-you notes done.
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A Guide to Wedding Tipping

Which vendors you should tip―along with how, how much, and when.
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6 Ways to Find a Cheap Wedding Dress

Getting married on a tight budget? Follow these tips to find your dream dress on the cheap.
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Budget Planning Pointers

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Wedding-Budget Worksheet
Ribbons for the programs, extra save-the-dates, and the rising cost of postage: It’s often the unexpected items that can blow your wedding budget. Stay on top of your spending with this worksheet.

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Financial Questions to Ask Your Spouse Before the Wedding
Find out if you’re spending and saving habits are in synch.

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Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist

Everything you’ll need to stay on track.

  • Start a wedding folder or binder. Begin leafing through bridal, lifestyle, fashion, gardening, design, and food magazines for inspiration.

    Related: See Our Complete Guide to Weddings

  • Work out your budget. Determine how much you have to spend, based on your families’ contributions and your own.
  • Pick your wedding party. As soon as you’re engaged, people will start wondering who’s in.

    Related: Choosing Your Wedding Party

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