Before you RSVP “yes,” gauge how much you’ll have to spend to attend.
Four in 10 invitees told Priceline they have RSVP’d “no” to a wedding due to high travel costs. Scour the invite and wedding website, too: Certain wedding details, like a black-tie dress code or no kids allowed, can be red flags for extra expenses.
Weigh that wedding against others on the calendar and your overall budget, said Sophia Bera, a certified financial planner and the founder of Gen Y Planning in Austin, Texas. You may need to prioritize: Passing on the bachelor party in Las Vegas to afford attending that friend’s wedding, for example, or skipping a college classmate’s nuptials so you can see your sister get married.
“You don’t have to go to every wedding you’re invited to,” she said. “Financially, you might not be able to.”