Getting engaged is a special time to share with your partner. From planning your wedding to planning your life together, your engagement is a time to focus on your love for each other. However, getting married is also a big commitment. You may be in for some big lifestyle changes like moving in together, taking the same last name, and sharing your finances. No matter how much you love someone, combining your bank account, debt, and credit cards with another person can be overwhelming. In addition to these lifestyle changes, you’re probably knee-deep in planning your wedding and all the events that go with it, like bridal showers, bachelor and bachelorette parties, a rehearsal dinner, and a honeymoon. Even though there are a million things to be done, it’s important to take a step back and make sure your individual and joint finances are in order before jumping into the wedding. I’ve got a few tips below to help you save money on your wedding and honeymoon and set up your joint finances for success.
Once the excitement of your engagement dies down, the reality of planning a wedding will start to set in. There are so many moving parts to planning a wedding... choosing a venue, finding a dress and tuxedo, choosing attire for your wedding party, picking a caterer, choosing décor, finding a minister and DJ, and so much more.
If party-planning isn’t your forte, managing this process can be overwhelming in and of itself. However, the biggest stress for most recently engaged couples is figuring out how to pay for all of it. The average wedding cost in the United States is $26,720—that’s a lot of money. It’s important to have a clear budget and spending plan in place before doing anything else for your wedding. Here is a simple checklist to go through with your partner and your families before making any decisions about your wedding.
After planning and hosting your wedding, a honeymoon is a great way to unwind, relax, and celebrate your marriage with just your partner. Overspending on your honeymoon can add unnecessary stress to something that should be carefree. It’s totally possible to plan an incredible, romantic honeymoon on a small budget. Here are a few ways you can save money on your honeymoon.
One thing many couples fail to address before the wedding is how they will go about joining their finances. The truth is, there is no perfect way to go about this. What’s important is that you and your spouse talk openly about your finances and choose a financial plan that works for you. If keeping your finances separate makes the most sense, that’s fine. However, if you are trying to join your finances, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
More than anything, remember that at the end of the day, the most important thing is your love for each other. Take the necessary steps to plan ahead, so that this special time in your lives isn’t over-burdened by financial stress.
I hope these tips help you get ahead of your finances and enjoy a stress-free start to your marriage. For more tips on budgeting and saving money, check out our blog.
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