<prompt> Human: This is strictly speaking from using money from my savings. Heres the numbers 30k in savings and 8,500 in student loans left. The thin is, I am getting married in July 2015 and will have to shell out money to cover a few expenses such as gifts, a few family flights, hotels, etc. Im comfortable making monthly payments on student loans from my paychecks but simply want them gone.Would it be financially smart to just wipe out the student loans once and for all? I am just afraid of hitting my savings that hard all at once.  <response>: For me, its a no-brainer to wipe them out. But I could survive over a year with 30k. It really depends on your upcoming expenses. Im guessing youre having a destination wedding? Consider booking the flight and hotel together. Look around for deals on Groupon or Living Social. Maybe call the hotel you would like to stay at directly, and offer them X cash today to cover X number of rooms in July. Get that part over with. Its probably too early to book the flights, but you could google around and get a rough estimate, and then just put that amount aside or on an airline giftcard. As for the gifts, I would go with something personable rather than expensive. Customized footwear, Zippos, etched wine glasses, etc. Something that your guests can use to remember your special day. 