Your wedding budget is the foundation for almost every decision you'll make during the planning process, so it's important to get it right from the start.

In this episode of Weddings 101, I’m walking you through how to set a realistic and flexible budget, how to structure it around your priorities, and how to actually stick to it without feeling like you’re cutting out all the fun. We’ll talk about building your ideal, maximum, and emergency cushion budgets, how to allocate funds across major categories like venue, photography, attire, and more, and how to keep track of every expense along the way.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the numbers, this episode will help you approach your budget with confidence and clarity.