Every woman has a fantasy of how her wedding should be. The realty may be another story. The first fact of keeping your wedding spending under control is a budget.
Nobody like to budget, but it's a fact of married life.
When figuring out a budget, get a realistic idea how much you personally can afford to spend. The answer to these questions have to do with what's customary in your family, as well as your relationship with your parents. Family finances might be stretched thin and a lavish wedding could mean tough times. Ask them for an amount, and don't confuse love with money. When figuring out the bottom line, remember that setting up a household costs a lot of money.