Weddings are expensive. They’re emotional and over in a day. There are several costly items from the cake, to flowers, to food and on and on and on it goes. Even if you consider cutting down the invitation list to a bare minimum, it still costs lots of money.

Sound money tips, has some sound advise when it comes to saving money on the most exciting event of your life. Of course, you want to share this special occasion with all family members and friends, but, parties cost money. I’ve heard couples talk about saving the money, by foregoing on a big wedding, then taking the money and using it for the down payment on a house. Other couples wouldn’t consider going without a full scale event with all the bells and whistles.

Like most things in life, it’s a personal decision. This one usually is made with lots of emotion, I suggest it’s probably best to side with your soon to be wife on this one, the day is made for her.