Smart Money Moves Every Wedding Guest Needs to Know This Season

Vivian gets real about how to survive summer wedding season without blowing your budget. In this episode, she breaks down the true cost of being a wedding guest, from the obvious expenses to the sneaky ones no one warns you about, and shares exactly how to celebrate your friends without putting yourself in a financial hole. In this episode, you'll learn: 1. What attending a wedding actually costs…  from gifts and travel to hidden expenses like outfits, pre-wedding events, and all the little things that quietly add up. 2. How to build a three-tier wedding budget so you can confidently decide what you can afford, avoid overspending, and know when it’s okay to say no. 3. The smartest ways to save on wedding travel, including credit card strategies, booking hacks, and international tips like VAT refunds that can put real money back in your pocket. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok! Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at [e-mail] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices