Let's Talk Money: The Episodes That Make Wedding Budgeting Feel Less Scary

Nobody gets engaged and immediately thinks about spreadsheets. But somewhere around the first venue inquiry, the numbers start to feel very real, very fast. The good news? You don't have to figure it out alone. These episodes break down the money side of wedding planning with honesty, humor, and actual strategy — whether you're working with a tight budget or just trying to make sure every dollar counts. Because a beautiful wedding isn't about spending more. It's about spending smart.


Ep. 1 — How to Budget Your Wedding

The one that started it all. A foundational breakdown of how to set a realistic wedding budget before you fall in love with a venue you can't afford.


Ep. 9 — Things You Might Forget to Budget For

The hidden costs that blindside even the most organized couples. Taxes, tips, alterations, transportation — it adds up faster than you think.


Ep. 37 — Debunking Wedding Budget Myths

Not everything you've heard about wedding costs is true. The gals separate fact from fiction and challenge some of the most common assumptions.


Ep. 19 — Ways to Save Money While Wedding Planning

Real, actionable ways to trim your budget without making your wedding feel cheap. Specific, strategic, and genuinely helpful.

 


Ep. 39 — Wedding Expenses You Can Skip

Permission to cut the things that don't actually matter to you. A refreshing episode about letting go of tradition when it doesn't serve your vision or your wallet.

 


Ep. 47 — How to Budget for Your Wedding Bar

One of the most commonly underestimated line items. Beer and wine vs. full bar, BYO venues, package options, and how to do the math.


Ep. 45 — How to Tip Your Wedding Vendors

Tipping is not optional — but knowing who to tip, how much, and when is something most couples have to Google at 11pm the night before the wedding. Don't be that couple.


Ep. 42 — Honeymoon Planning and Budgeting with HoneyFund

The wedding is just the beginning. This episode covers how to plan and fund the honeymoon without blowing what's left of your budget.



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