First, an introduction: I'm Jayme. Richard, my boyfriend of just over 2 years, proposed to me 3 days ago on my 21rst birthday- something Ive been hoping and wishing for, for a while now. We had discussed marriage before so it was never really a questions of "If" but "When". Needless to say I'm thrilled! As are our families, friends and co-workers.
Like any girl, Ive imagined my dream wedding numerous times. Where it would be, what i would wear, etc. and the one thing I've come to realize is that I do not by any means want to go broke or crazy planning and having it.
I grew up in a dual (both of my parents were active duty) military family. Neither of my parents came from families were what you would call "well-off". Its not that they were poor, but they definatly weren't going to Disney Land every summer. So needless to say I'm a bit frugal. I was brought up with ideas like"why buy it when you can make it" and "why buy it new when you can get a good used one".
With that being said, I've done a little research. According to The Knot the average cost of a wedding in the US is $23,657 not including engagement rings and the honeymoon. I also found the table below that breaks down where all that money goes. So here is my goal: Spend less than one tenth of that.
Like any girl, Ive imagined my dream wedding numerous times. Where it would be, what i would wear, etc. and the one thing I've come to realize is that I do not by any means want to go broke or crazy planning and having it.
I grew up in a dual (both of my parents were active duty) military family. Neither of my parents came from families were what you would call "well-off". Its not that they were poor, but they definatly weren't going to Disney Land every summer. So needless to say I'm a bit frugal. I was brought up with ideas like"why buy it when you can make it" and "why buy it new when you can get a good used one".
With that being said, I've done a little research. According to The Knot the average cost of a wedding in the US is $23,657 not including engagement rings and the honeymoon. I also found the table below that breaks down where all that money goes. So here is my goal: Spend less than one tenth of that.
So, over the next year and a half (we are planning for late summer/early fall of 2010) I will be comparing what I've spent on my wedding against the typical American wedding. I will also post pictures, ideas and tips I find along the way.
I'm so glad you've decided to blog! And about the wedding no less! Don't forget to budget in my plane ticket! ;)
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