You will want to discuss with your families the type of wedding you are planning. You will also want to discuss finances as one may dictate the other. Get your families input. There may be a wedding tradition one of the families you may want to include. While your preferences should take precedence, it s not likely everything will go your way, be prepared to give and take.
Money is one of the main determining factors in every wedding.
You will need to spend considerable time on determining a budget and who is paying for what. Old tradition dictated that the bride s family pays for the bulk a wedding. Today however, this is not always the case with many weddings being financed by the bride and groom. Your fianc s parents may also want to help with expenses. If you are counting on your parent s to pay for certain expenses, you will need to discuss this with them.