Here I will be tracking my total saved toward my wedding.  My goal is to save $4,000 (but my goal is to NOT spend $4,000)

January 2012

Total into savings: $558

Had to pay $750 toward deposit on chapel/reception hall (from savings).

Paid $136 for Ikea centerpiece items, shoes and necklace – came out of what would have been saved. 

Credit card rewards are up to $150.  These rewards will be used towards wedding expenses closer to the wedding date.

February 2012

Total into savings: $2294

This month was fantastic, mainly due to my tax returns. Without the tax returns I still would have saved over $700 on my own.  As the wedding comes closer, I’m starting to get nervous and hoping to kick this savings into high gear!  Credit card rewards are up to $175.

March 2012

Total into savings: $1671

Another good month, thanks to March being a 3 paycheck month.  Those months make me happy!  I continue to work my part-time contract position and without this extra income, this goal would be much more difficult.  I’ve already reached my goal of saving $4,000, but I’m going to continue saving, just in case.  Whatever money is left over will either be put toward a nest egg or will be applied to my loan.  Credit card rewards are at $204!

April 2012

Total into savings: $600

This month I spent a bit of money on the wedding so the savings wasn’t as much  The biggest expense was necklaces for my 2 bridesmaids.  I found a couple of great necklaces on Red Envelope’s website. I’m not going to share the exact necklaces because I haven’t given them as gifts yet, but I think they’re beautiful! I also bought a few things for my centerpieces. Credit card rewards are up to $226.