 TITLE: How Much Does the Average Wedding Cost? CONTENT: How to Stay on Track with Your Wedding Budget\n---------------------------------------------\nTo help stick to your wedding budget and keep wedding spending separate from your other finances, it's often a good idea to open up a dedicated joint bank account for your wedding expenses. In the lead-up to your wedding, you and your spouse can set aside a certain amount monthly into this account. Free budgeting tools and apps can help you manage wedding expenses that have a tendency to add up such as party favors, photos, transportation and accommodation for out of town guests.\nIf you're confused about how to make a budget for your wedding, think about approaching it in a similar way to how you create your personal budget. What are the things that you must have at your wedding and what are things you could sacrifice if need be? Whenever you make a decision about a vendor or add-on service, first ask yourself what you can afford to pay. Your wedding is a big moment for you and your spouse-to-be, of course, but breaking the bank for it isn't a great way to begin your marriage. END