We all love seeing beautiful weddings on tv. The lights, flowers, and gowns all look so fantastic that many of us dream of having our own wedding.

However, there can be a massive cost to having a top-tier wedding. Therefore we must remember the true purpose of a wedding and marriage; to be with the one you love.

Starting your marriage on the right financial path can be challenging if you overspend on a wedding. Quickly after the wedding, you may have to buy a home, pay off student loans, or have a child.

Inside, I give you some tools to have the best of both worlds: a beautiful wedding while ensuring you have the financial safety net for a long, successful marriage.