Category: Wedding Finance & Legal

  • Prenuptial Agreement Timeline: When to Discuss It During Wedding Planning

    Prenuptial Agreement Timeline: When to Discuss It During Wedding Planning

    LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This article provides general information about prenuptial agreement timing and considerations, not legal advice. Prenuptial agreements are complex legal documents with significant consequences. Always consult a qualified family law attorney in your state before creating, signing, or discussing prenuptial agreements. You’ve been engaged for three weeks and you’re floating on celebration when your…

  • Tax Deductions You Didn’t Know You Could Claim from Your Wedding

    Tax Deductions You Didn’t Know You Could Claim from Your Wedding

    IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Most wedding expenses are NOT tax deductible for regular taxpayers. This article discusses the limited specific circumstances where certain wedding-related expenses may qualify for deductions. Always consult a qualified tax professional before claiming any deductions. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Let’s address the elephant in…

  • How to Split Wedding Costs When Families Have Different Financial Situations

    How to Split Wedding Costs When Families Have Different Financial Situations

    Practical strategies for navigating wedding cost splitting when one family has significantly more resources than the other—without creating resentment, shame, or damaged relationships Your partner’s parents just offered to contribute $25,000 toward your wedding. Your parents, who you know are living paycheck to paycheck, quietly mention they might be able to give $2,000. The financial…

  • Wedding Insurance: What It Actually Covers and When You Really Need It

    Wedding Insurance: What It Actually Covers and When You Really Need It

    Your complete guide to wedding insurance policies—what’s covered, what’s not, real costs, and whether you actually need it for your celebration You’ve just signed a venue contract with a $15,000 non-refundable deposit. Your photographer requires 50% upfront—another $3,000 locked in six months before your wedding. The caterer wants full payment two weeks prior. Within weeks…