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This episode features a discussion with wedding planner Blakeley Santos on how to plan a wedding within a budget to avoid financial stress in marriage.

We talk with professional wedding planner Blakeley Santos about how to plan a wedding with clear priorities and a real budget so you don’t start marriage under financial pressure. We share what couples overspend on first, how to cut costs without hurting the guest experience, and what to book fast when the timeline is tight. • January engagement rush and how wedding seasons work in Louisiana • Common early mistakes like booking vendors before doing price research • Handling ...

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