Agree on the budget
Decide together how much you can save before the date, plus any family contributions. That number is your budget.
Pick your top three
Choose the three things that matter most to you both and spend there. Be ruthless with everything else.
Open a wedding fund
A separate account makes progress visible. Automate a transfer each payday from both of you.
Ways to save
- An off-peak date or a weekday wedding.
- A shorter guest list: it affects almost every cost.
- Fewer printed items; digital invitations.
- Borrow or buy decorations second-hand and resell after.
Track every deposit
Keep a simple list of what is paid, what is due and when.
