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Wednesday Dilemmas

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Answering Brides On 'Budget' Biggest Questions

Wedding planning comes with tough decisions. Each Wednesday, we tackle real dilemmas from real brides and offer thoughtful advice to help you navigate the journey with confidence.

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This Week's Dilemmas

How do we handle plus-ones for single friends without blowing our budget?

This is a common budget challenge. A good rule of thumb: offer plus-ones\r\n to guests who are married, engaged, living together, or in long-term \r\nrelationships. For truly single guests, it\'s acceptable to invite them \r\nsolo, especially if they\'ll know other people at the wedding. If budget \r\nallows, consider a \"plus-one if you\'ve been together over a year\" \r\npolicy...

Alice Helmet March 12, 2026 1 answers
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We have a small budget but big dreams. Where should we splurge and where should we save

Great question! Start by identifying your top three priorities as a \r\ncouple. For some, it\'s photography and food. For others, it\'s the band \r\nand flowers. Splurge on what matters most to you, and save everywhere \r\nelse. Some easy places to save: choose a Friday or Sunday wedding, limit\r\n the bar to beer and wine, and consider a smaller guest list

Kola Obama March 12, 2026 0 answers
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