How to have a great wedding for $7,000 (or less)

It can be done! Here's how.

Have an incredible wedding for less.
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First comes love, then comes marriage. Then comes ... wedding debt. Getting married costs an average of $35,000, and for many couples, that means racking up credit card debt or putting out family members in order to host a dream wedding. But can you have a great wedding without going broke? Definitely. I got married for $7,000 and it was the best day ever. Here's how you can save on your big day just like I did.

1. Negotiate everything

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Dori Zinn

Dori Zinn is a digital freelance writer and editor based in Fort Lauderdale. Her work has appeared on Money Talks News, Realtor.com, Debt.com, Quartz, and others.