Getweded Magazine April, 2019 | Page 82

Getweded Magazine, April 2019 | 82 Saving up for your wedding cuts the cost and the stress. Here are 4 steps that can help you save towards your big day. Step 1 – Work out the cost of your wedding and set a budget Set a budget and stick to it so that your expenses don't get out of control. You need to be precise with your wedding budget. For example: “ I want to have a N1,000,000 wedding….My cake should cost around N50k-60k” and so on. Make a list of everything you need to spend money on as a couple and shop around for the best deal. However, make sure to ask around first and get a fair idea of what a realistic budget for you should be, so, you don't find yourself in a fix.