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Divide the $20,000 budget into categories: venue (40%), catering (30%), attire and decor (15%), and photography (10%).

The bride’s family usually pays for the wedding flowers.

The groom is traditionally responsible for the marriage license, officiant’s fee, and honeymoon.

$3,000 can cover wedding flowers, depending on flower types and scale of arrangements.

The groom traditionally goes first in the wedding vows.

Traditionally, the bride’s father walks her down the aisle.

Traditionally, the bride’s family pays for the wedding reception including the venue, food, decorations, and any hired services.

It is possible to plan a wedding in 2 months, but it would require decisiveness, flexibility, and likely a smaller guest list.

Spending $1,000 on a wedding dress is not uncommon. Prices for wedding dresses vary greatly, from a few hundred dollars to several thousand.

To afford an expensive wedding, start saving early, consider taking out a personal loan, or ask for contributions from family.