According to destination wedding planner Kirsten Cowles, “pairs should ideally start their wedding budget talks prior to getting engaged if possible.”
“Doing so can reduce disagreements in the future if they are on the same page about the wedding’s size, type, and overall budget prior to beginning the planning process.”
Although that may be the theory, Cowles points out that it is more feasible for couples to begin discussing the costs of wedding planning once they have become engaged.
Give yourself a few days to enjoy the excitement after accepting or making a proposal, and then take steps to get your wedding savings plan on track.
How to Make a Wedding Budget A budget can only be of assistance if it is attainable and attainable. 74% of couples overspend, and more than half increase their budgets during planning, as reported by WeddingWire.
The typical couple underspends on their wedding by 45 percent. The average wedding budget, according to the survey conducted by 2021 Brides and Investopedia, is approximately $20,000
