Information is great. But taking small steps now can lead to big changes.
Today
Sit down with your partner and have an honest discussion about your personal finances.
Create a personal balance sheet and a cash flow statement for each of you.
Order your credit reports and read them for accuracy.
Talk about your vision for your wedding or commitment ceremony.
Next Week
Estimate the budget for your wedding or commitment ceremony.
Talk to each set of parents about their plans for contributing to the event and work that into your budget.
Use our tool “Anticipating Life Events” to create a savings plan.
In the Next Few Months
Meet with wedding vendors and negotiating prices. Use our tool “Cutting the Costs of Life Events” for some cost-savings ideas. And remember to be flexible and try to think outside the box, as both will help you to have a truly memorable event that won’t break the bank.
