The amount you decide to spend on your wedding day is a very personal choice, and many different things must be taken into consideration. You’ll need to add up everyone’s donations, calculate the total, and know who’s paying for what. A piece of advice: Anyone from whom you decide to accept money will be granted permission to have a say in your wedding plans. 

Every wedding cannot be covered by a single budget. Every wedding is different, just like you and your soon to be spouse are, therefore your spending plan should reflect that. 

Budget planning and wedding planning are both difficult tasks. You must determine which is more important to you: having the wedding you desire on a budget or enjoying all the conveniences and paying for it later. 

A few pro tips to help access your budget. 

• Create your guest list. You have to know how many people to plan for first. 
• Create a list of “must have” vs “want”, this is where those hard decisions come into plan.  But will be so helpful when you begin searching for a venue. 
• The longer the engagement is, the longer you can save up, and the more money you’ll have to work with. Keep this in mind if your vision is loftier than your wallet currently allows for.
• Don’t be afraid to trim the guest list, less people =less dollars on food + beverages. 
• Some venues give a discount on weekday rental. This could save you thousands of dollars just by changing your date. 

Many people don’t know that a wedding planner can help you walk through your budget, making sure it is realistic for you, your timeline, and your vision. We Would love to be that planner for you