Six ways to help you afford the wedding of your dreams (without using a spreadsheet), including how to break down your budget and increase your savings. WSJ Barron's MarketWatch IBD Buy Side from WSJ ...

4 Steps to Create a Wedding Budget The average wedding cost $29,195 in 2022, according to a wedding research site. You could potentially pay less with a solid wedding budget.

“A budget is the overall amount you have to spend on your wedding. A spending plan is how you’ve broken down the budget for each segment of your wedding,” says event planner Kelly McWilliams .

Spreadsheets or budget apps, such as YNAB (You Need a Budget) or Rocket Money, can help you keep track of your expenses and stay within budget. It is also important to update these tools regularly ...