"I am satisfied that money is the root of more trouble in marriage than all other causes combined"
- President Hinckley

Getting / Recently Married?

Two statistics:

1. Two out of every three newly married couples don't talk about finances before the wedding.

2. The number one cause of divorce in America relates to finances.

Use these resources to start your marriage off right. These resources can help you plan out a less-expensive wedding, start a budget together, plan for savings, and many other things.

Websites:

LDSWeddings.com

Additional Resources:

wedding-budget.xls (772 Kb)
This spreadsheet allows you to create a budget for different aspects of your wedding (i.e. photography, reception, flowers, etc.). It also allows you to enter a set amount you want to spend, and then it distributes the amount into different categories.

Temple Marriage.doc (29 Kb)
This is an article written by William Lobdell concerning the success of temple marriages. It was published in the LA Times.

10 Steps to Planning a Perfect Wedding.doc (22 Kb)
(*See ldsweddings.com for the last 2 tips)

Budget Tips Handout.doc (26 Kb)
Look at these amazing tips on saving for your wedding! For example, borrow dishes, utensils, etc. instead of purchasing them.

Budget Worksheet.doc (19 Kb)
Here you'll find a worksheet to write out a budget for each item in your wedding.