The Basic Wedding Budget Breakdown
In the last blog post, we wrote a bit about what you can do to cut costs on your wedding day, but budgeting is about more than the total sum to be spent. You have to divvy up that total to pay for all of the different expenses that are necessary for throwing a successful wedding. This is not a definite wedding budget plan, but just a guide to help you as you start considering the individual budgets for each aspect of the big day.
More Money Saving Tricks for Your Wedding
If you are planning to get married this year, or next, you are likely getting a little worried about the budget. Many brides- and grooms-to-be are surprised to find that the average cost of a wedding has easily topped $20,000 now. It can be very expensive to throw such an event, but there are ways to reduce the costs associated with your big day. We have written on this topic before, but we have a few new ideas for you to consider as you plan your budget.
Are You Ready to Get Married?
In the past post, we wrote a bit about the pros and cons of being married young, but really the question should not be “how many birthdays have you celebrated?” Rather, the question should be, “are we prepared for this?” The truth of the matter is that people reach maturity at different times. Everyone is different. Everyone has to contend with different obstacles. Some people are truly ready for the commitment of marriage at 21 years old, while others may never be truly ready to make the necessary sacrifices. So, how do you know if you and your special someone are ready to take the leap?
Getting Married Young: The Pros and Cons
There has been a trend in recent years that has seen the average bride and groom increase in age. While it was once common practice to marry at twenty-something, many women and men are waiting until they are in their thirties now. There are some downsides to being wed early in life. The twenties are a period of growth. This is a time of adaptation. We learn what it is like to live outside parental control, away from the structure of schooling, and in a world that demands we pay to live. Adding the pressures of marriage to that can be a great deal to take on. And, there are times when young couples find themselves growing apart as a result of changing ideals and views of the world.
Wedding Planning 101: Registry Etiquette
The wedding registry is a very handy tool for yourself and your guests, but there are some unwritten rules that apply when creating a wish list that others will shop from. It is important to treat this matter with respect, so here are a few tips to ensure that you get gifts that you will love and enjoy, but that your guests aren’t left feeling put out.
The Truth of Marriage: Wishing You a Lifetime of Happiness
Nervousness is natural. In a day and age when divorce is a highly common word, when everyone can point to at least one marriage that did not last until “death do us part”, it is not surprise that brides-to-be would feel more than a little nervous about the transition from single life to marriage. However, the knowledge that many couples do not make it should not cause you to panic, rather it should be a reminder that this is not easy, for anyone. This is a goal that you will work together to achieve, and there will be many wonderful rewards along the way.
