WEDDING BUDGET
Wedding Budget, no one likes this word, NO ONE! But you need a wedding budget, or at least a starting point. I know it can be scary, and the amount of money spent on Weddings can be shocking. But after you have done your research on Vendors you can now gage what your budget for your Wedding should be. The best way to decide on a wedding budget is to come up with a number that is comfortable for everyone financially contributing to the wedding. These can be hard conversations, and you may not hear what you are hoping to hear, but I can guarantee you, your dream wedding will come about! You may have to edit your guest list or maybe your expectations, but it will happen!
6 Tips to help you figure out your Wedding Budget
- Make sure your consult with everyone who is contributing to your wedding when you sit down to create your budget.
- Create your Guest List so you know how many people you will need to accommodate for on the Wedding Day
- Write down 3 of your top “Must Haves” – Examples: Flowers, Band, Open Bar, then adjust your budget accordingly to what really matters to you as a couple.
- Start a Bank Account just for your Wedding Day, so you can stay on top of what is coming in and going out.
- Make sure to factor in postage when you are budgeting your wedding invitations (everyone forgets this and it can become expensive depending on weight of the invitations you pick.)
- Invest in a Task Management Program so you can keep track of your budget, or use Excel or Google Sheets (Make sure to enter in everything you have spent).
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