intro: As the country nears the tail-end of the unofficial "engagement season," which loosely kicks off before the holidays, couples are likely waking up from engagement euphoria and recognizing the financial realities of paying for a wedding.
According to TheKnot.com's 2011 Real Wedding Survey released last March, the average wedding budget is $27,021, excluding the honeymoon.
Abby Larson, founder and editor of the website Style Me Pretty, whose first book, "Style Me Pretty Weddings:...
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