Most couples begin planning their wedding with a budget. They know they'll need a venue. A photographer. Food. Flowers. Music. But after years of helping more than 1,100 couples plan weddings, we've noticed something interesting. It's usually not the major expenses that throw a wedding budget off track. It's the dozens of small expenses nobody warned them about. Individually they don't seem like much. Together they can add thousands of dollars to the total cost of a wedding.

Finding your dream wedding venue is exciting. After weeks—or even months—of scrolling through beautiful photos online, you've finally scheduled a few venue tours. But here's something most couples don't realize... It's just as important to know what to look out for as it is to know what you're looking for. After helping more than 1,100 couples plan their weddings, we've seen firsthand how asking the right questions can prevent disappointment, unexpected expenses, and unnecess