Monday, March 21, 2011

How to Ask Your Parents to Help Pay for Your Wedding


How do you delicately approach the subject of money when family is involved? According to Anna Post (the great-great granddaughter of ettiquette guru Emily Post) you should first establish clear and realistic expectations for your wedding and budget. Once you determine what you can afford and what is a true "must have" then you can broach the sensitive subject of money with your loved ones.

Check out Anna's excellent tips on how to ask your parents for financial help for your wedding in today's Daily Worth article here.

Then check out the Emily Post wedding budget worksheet here.

Happy planning!