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Talking About Money As an Engaged Couple
For many couples, handling a wedding budget is the first big money conversation of the relationship. Sure, a lot of couples live together pre-engagement and have household expenses to pay, but there's a big difference between splitting the cable bill and considering both yours and his priorities in terms of shared money. He wants to arrive in the stretch Hummer with his boys, but you want the wedding day Jimmy Choos and your wedding budget can't handle both — these are just smaller versions of what you'll have to tackle together financially in the near future.
Should the Bride's Family Be Responsible For the Wedding Bill?
Some wedding traditions are still in place more for the sake of tradition than the actual meaning — like the bride wearing virtuous white, for example. Another, more conflicting one is the bride's family paying for the wedding while the groom's family pays for the less elaborate rehearsal dinner. The responsibility of the wedding bill has fallen on the bride's family for everyone I know who has recently gotten married or is currently engaged — and believe me, it's a big number of brides.
Ten Money Saving Tips For Your Wedding
Because everything you need for your perfect wedding can add up quickly, it's important that you come up with ways to save in some areas so that you stay within budget. It's really amazing how many small details go into making a wedding memorable for everyone attending, from the bridesmaids' luncheon to the aisle decor and dessert, every aspect of the event requires thoughtful attention. Creating a wedding that makes all of your guests comfortable and happy to be there is the goal, not to mention throwing a fabulous party in honor of your new marriage!
Budgeting For the Big Day, Part III
So you've come up with a figure for the
Budgeting For the Big Day, Part II
After arriving at the magic wedding budget number, you need to consider how many people will be attending your wedding. That means getting three guest lists together — yours, his parents', and your parents'. The number of guests will determine which types of venues are feasible for the event, and if one side has a guest list that rivals a royal engagement then now is the time for editing.
Budgeting For the Big Day, Part I
Once you've had ample time hanging out on the Engagement Cloud 9 with your new fiancé, you'll need to start focusing a bit on what type of wedding you want and, most importantly, can afford. Before you even discuss where you want to have the ceremony and reception, you need to figure out what kind of budget you're working with. Whether you have $50,000 to spend or $5,000, a budget is necessary so that you don't spend too much on one area and run out of funds.
How Much the Average Couple Spends on Their Big Day
The average price tag on weddings in the US is around $30,000 — yikes! Because the cost of living varies greatly from place to place, the cost of the average wedding in San Francisco varies from the average cost of a wedding in Charlotte, and everywhere in between. The one thing you can count on is that most venues and vendors make sticking to a budget very difficult — wedding bells are followed by dollar signs, but if you know what to expect it can make setting up a budget less of a frustrating process.
Announcing Your Engagement at Work
Your wedding engagement is undoubtedly one of the most meaningful and memorable moments of your life, so it's no surprise that you want to scroll through your address book and call everyone whose number has been saved. In the midst of your dialing marathon pause when you reach a co-worker's name, and exercise care and common sense when it comes to telling them your big news. The extent that you share your personal details with anyone in the office will surely vary depending on the overall tone of your workplace, but there are some general guidelines that should be noted.
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When it comes to real estate and major financial decisions there's no one right way to do things. Each person's financial needs, abilities, and goals are completely unique. Last week when Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian split, she noted they were looking at houses together right before the breakup, but that she didn't want to live with someone until she's engaged.
How to Announce Your Engagement at the Office
Getting engaged to be married gives some girls an automatic tic that causes them to answer any question asking how they are with an explosive, "I'm engaged!" While your skin might be crawling with excitement that's making you burst at the seams, be sure to exercise a bit of cautious control when you're bringing your great news into the office. The majority of engagements occur on weekends when there's plenty of time for romantic celebration, so go into Monday morning with a game plan.
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