Sentence:  In the prewedding whirlwind of bridal showers, dress shopping, and parties, even the most budget savvy bridesmaids can overspend by mistake. Because the events span several months, it can be easy to lose track of the <WSD>big picture</WSD> and splurge at each event. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  (totality#English) The totality of a situation.