I’m getting married next year, and a recent item on my to-do list was a fun one: buy my wedding dress.

In mid-August, I had an appointment at a bridal boutique in New York City.

My goal for the appointment was to narrow down the dress options from five to two. I would then return to the store with my mother in late September to make the official decision with her. (She already had her flights booked for that weekend).

Couples leverage ‘something borrowed’ to cut wedding costs

Some couples are having ‘micro weddings’ as average cost is over $30,000