10 Tips & Tricks to Save on Weddings from a Financial Planner Bride

I got married in July 2015 and, like many brides, I was overwhelmed. Trying to affordably fit the perfect venue, dress, flowers and all the other little details into the vision I had created on my Pinterest "Rustic Wedding" page required skillful planning and negotiations, financial savvy -- and a few compromises. Throughout my time planning my wedding and now helping my clients save for weddings for themselves or their children, I've developed 10 tips and tricks for getting the best bang for your buck.

Before you even begin planning what might be the biggest party of your life,. While this amount is likely to be even higher if you plan to wed in a bigger city, it can be a helpful starting point.