Budgeting Basics: How to Plan Your Wedding Without Breaking the Bank Let’s get one thing straight: you don’t need to sell a kidney to have an amazing wedding. The key is knowing where to spend and where to save. First, decide what’s most important to you. If you’re all about the photos, splurge on a kickass photographer. If you couldn’t care less about a five-tier cake, skip it and go for donuts instead. Here’s the tea: the average wedding in Colorado costs around $34,000, but you can absolutely throw an unforgettable party for much less. Start with a budget,