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wedding budget 101

Decide your priorities

Pick your top three areas of importance (like your gown, catering, and flowers) and allocate a little extra money toward them. Likewise, choose the three things that come lowest on your priority list, and budget accordingly.

Trim down the guest list

The most effective way to lower your wedding costs is to reduce the invitees (at $100

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