People often talk about how gay couples have more disposable income, and as a result, are likely to have a large budget for the wedding. In reality, unless you’re very lucky, most couples have to set a wedding budget and stick to it to avoid problems later on. Keeping a tight rein on the spending can be hard as there are so many wonderful things out there for one of the most important days of your life. However, letting yourself get carried away may lead to debt which is less than fun.
Wedding budgets can be helped by creativity
Creativity can go a long way in getting everything you want. Setting up a dedicated savings account can help, with a regular portion of your income set aside to go straight into it, and if you start planning a good 18 months in advance, that monthly saving can add up. Perhaps you have a skill that can save a bit of money, or friends that can help.
One way to get everything you want may be to ask for the flowers or transport or any other element as your wedding present, something to consider if you already have most of the things that would be on a wedding list.
The wedding budget should reflect what you want the most
It may just come down to prioritisation; if the way you arrive is more important to you than the cake, it makes sense to spend more money on a stylish car and choose a simple cake. Whatever happens, don't let yourself be swayed into paying for something that you don't really want, just because people say you "must" have it.
