There are no hard and fast rules
nowadays about paying the bills. More couples are paying for their own weddings.
with some help from their parents.
It is nevertheless important to determine the total amount you want to spend
early on in your planning: work out a budget to include the costs of the
wedding, reception, and honeymoon. This will help you to decide on the right
reception venue, and how many guests to invite.
Careful planning and sensible budgeting will help you relax and enjoy the day
you don't need to go beyond what you can afford. Whatever your budget, you can
stage a wedding to suit, and make it memorable.
Before you pay for it, or book, anything make a personal inspection of the venue
to find our exactly what you are paying for.