July 6

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Elizabeth Messina

Tip of the Day: As a general rule of thumb, don't spend more than half of your budget on your venue. Couples get so excited and want to book the date and place that they don't think about all of the other expenses that they have to cover," says Danielle Rothweiler from Rothweiler Event Design. Rushing into contracts before you have all of the figures in front of you may leave you "house poor," and you'll have to figure out what to cut out to compensate for overspending.

Plus, check out Wedding Venue FAQ: What to Ask Before You Book.