Congrats, you’re engaged!

After the excitement begins to wear off, you may notice that some panic settles in its place.

You’re not alone.

rehearsal dinner table

According toCNBC,wedding prices this past yearhave skyrocketed.

If you want to lower this cost, there are a few ways to do it.

Want to really cut costs?

dinner table setting

But if you do choose to have one, here’s how to plan it.

Once that is figured out,The Knotsuggests locking down a venue for the dinner.

The venue for a rehearsal dinner can vary greatly.

friends clinking glasses

And you don’t have to stick to white.