If there's one thing that every engaged couple will hear over and over again from the time they decide to get married until they actually say “I do,” it's this: Weddings are expensive. In fact, let's add a truthful little qualifier in there: Weddings are wildly expensive. Or at least they can be. This chapter will give you an overview of the expenses of a traditional wedding, what a destination wedding could end up costing you, and where to find some happy compromises where spending is concerned.