When Paying for a Wedding Is a Family Affair

When Paying for a Wedding Is a Family Affair
Before you ask anyone for money, establish a budget. Dreamstime/TCA
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By Emma Patch From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

These days, couples commonly finance their wedding with a combination of their own funds and contributions from both sides of the family. On average, parents contribute 51 percent of wedding costs, while couples cover the rest, according to a survey by The Knot, a wedding-planning website.