Creating a budget
Learn how to create a wedding budget that works for you. Find practical advice and expert tips on how to stay within your budget while creating the wedding you want.
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How much does the average wedding cost in 2025?
Advice
Stay within your wedding budget! See average wedding cost breakdowns by state, guest size, and vendor service, plus money-saving tips from the experts.
What Does The Groom’s Family Pay For? + Duties List
How-To
Learn about the different father of the groom duties with this helpful guide. Read on to discover more.
How Much Does a Rehearsal Dinner Cost?
Advice
A successful wedding means smart budgeting. Here’s what a rehearsal dinner costs according to Zola, the wedding experts!
How to Set Your Wedding Budget Step by Step
How-To
While it may not be the most exciting item on your to-do list, setting your wedding budget is essential. We’ll break down the typical expenses, guide you through the entire process from start to finish, and tell you where you can save money.
How Much Does a Wedding Officiant Cost? [2023 Rates]
The average wedding officiant cost is around $200-$450 with all fees included. Learn more about how this cost is calculated, as well as tips to pick an officiant!
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How much does the average wedding cost in 2025?
Stay within your wedding budget! See average wedding cost breakdowns by state, guest size, and vendor service, plus money-saving tips from the experts.
How Much Do Wedding Coordinators Cost (& Wedding Planners, Too!)?
Everything you need to know about the cost of a wedding planner, including the different types of coordinators, their average rates, and factors that can affect the cost.
How to Set Your Wedding Budget Step by Step
While it may not be the most exciting item on your to-do list, setting your wedding budget is essential. We’ll break down the typical expenses, guide you through the entire process from start to finish, and tell you where you can save money.
Who Pays For The Wedding? Everything You Need To Know
29 Ways to Cut Wedding Costs
Need to cut wedding costs? Here are five ways to do so that you might not have thought about. Read up, and get ready to spend smart!
Destination Wedding Cost + Tips to Cut Costs
Whether you’re saying “I do” in California or the South of France, our experts explain how to cut destination wedding costs big and small.
How Much Does Wedding Lighting Cost?
There are lots of options for lighting for your big day. Read on for what you should know about how much wedding lighting costs.
Second Wedding Ideas on a Budget
Need second wedding ideas on a budget? Our experts can help. Read on for our top tips.
Should We Get a Loan for Our Wedding?
Taking on wedding debt may seem like the only way to fund your big day, but are wedding loans a good idea? Financial experts weigh in on personal loans for weddings and share their tips for sticking to your budget.
Wedding Budget Checklist—From Venues and Vendors to Tips and Favors
We know that many couples go into wedding planning without knowing exactly what goes into organizing one. Here's a list of everything you need to factor in when making your wedding budget.
How to Plan a Wedding on a Budget
Thousands of couples have incredible weddings every year without sacrificing on style or going over budget, and you can do it too.
What Does The Groom’s Family Pay For? + Duties List
Learn about the different father of the groom duties with this helpful guide. Read on to discover more.
Find even more wedding ideas, inspo, tips, and tricks
We’ve got wedding planning advice on everything from save the dates to wedding cakes.