Budget Advice

Home is where the *wedding* is.

Though the final cost depends on many factors, the data reveals key benchmark figures.

All their hard work deserves payment right on time.

Pros dish on the right, and wrong, ways to save.

Follow this advice to get your floral fix while staying on budget.

Go with a pro—not your cousin's party mix.

You don't have to choose between your sweet tooth or your wallet.

There's a right and wrong way to cut venue costs.

We asked local wedding planners to explain more.

Pros give the "why" behind the average wedding spend in the Windy City.

Toasting the newlyweds doesn't have to break the bank.

Experts dish on what you'll spend to wed in the Empire City.

If you're shelling out more than you'd initially planned, you're actually in good company.

Get the lowdown on budgeting for anything from a limo to a party bus.

Time to budget for your booze.

You might be surprised by the number.

Plus, we share why the cost is on the rise.

Use this itemized list as a starting point for your budget.

Time for a lesson on borrowing money.

We've got actual data on the subject.

Test the waters with these conversation starters.

Here are the main 'points' you need to know if you're throwing a hotel or restaurant wedding.

I succumbed to the pressure of the price tag so you don't have to.

We've asked finance and mental health experts.

Which personality type are you? Here's what to do if your partner is different.

Before vowing "for richer or for poorer," be sure you've had the right financial conversations.

Plus, we answer the top FAQs from real couples.

Financial expert extraordinaire Suze Orman tells us why all of the financial decisions in her marriage are shared 50-50.

From selling your dress to investing your cash, here's how to recoup some of those wedding expenses.

Here's a breakdown of which costs real couples are financing themselves.