FALL & WINTER BRIDAL
THE NORTH PLATTE TELEGRAP
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019
How Much Should Your Wedding Cost? When planning your wintertime wonderland of a wedding, one topic begin, save the receipts and log them into a spreadsheet. There are multiple mobile applications available that make this as easy as entering them into your phone. Extra Costs
probably surfaces to the top of your mind: Cost. The national average wedding cost is $33,931, according to The Knot’s 2018 Real Weddings Study, and this number excludes the honeymoon. Stick with credible local vendors and start the process of mapping out your wedding costs months in advance. The more preparation time you give yourself, the better chance you’ll have at finding great deals and sticking to your budget. Start with Quotes To estimate how much you’ll spend, get quotes based on your wedding style, date and location. Stick to a Budget Even once you plan how much you’ll be spending on your wedding, it can be difficult to stay on track. The problem is that those extra dollars add up in a hurry. Before you know it, you may be forced into a tough spot of having to choose between vendors or accessories. The best way to stay on budget is to keep a detailed journal of all your spending. From the minute your wedding purchases
Don’t forget that you’ll need to also budget for a marriage license. Application fees vary by state, county, city or other conditions. The standard license fee is $27.50 in New Orleans, $50 in Boston and $100 in Santa Barbara, California, to give you an idea of what a license may run for you in your local region.
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