You can have a frugal wedding, but generally speaking, weddings are not inexpensive. There are so many stories about otherwise happy couples who put themselves seriously in debt because their dream wedding was a bit beyond their means and too decadent for their budget. For some reason many people feel like they MUST have a lavish, costly, over-the-top extravaganza to celebrate their love, but there really are much cheaper ways to be romantic and celebratory when tying the knot. Making your own wedding favors, for instance, can help to save a substantial amount while keeping things sweet and simple.
