HOW TO PLAN A WEDDING BUDGET

HOW TO PLAN A WEDDING BUDGET

Planning a wedding is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful, especially when it comes to budgeting. A wedding is one of the most significant events in someone's life, but it can also be one of the most expensive. To help you navigate the process, here are some tips for wedding budgeting.

---

DETERMINE YOUR PRIORITIES

The first step in wedding budgeting is determining your priorities. Sit down with your partner and make a list of the things that are most important to you. Do you want a large guest list, or would you rather splurge on the perfect venue? Once you know what is most important to you, you can allocate your budget accordingly.

---

SET A BUDGET

Once you have determined your priorities, it's time to set a budget. Be realistic about what you can afford, stick to it and track it. Determine how much you can spend on each aspect of the wedding, such as the venue, catering, flowers, and photography. It’s like buying a car – you’ll know exactly if you can afford an Aston Martin or a Smart Car, but equally as good for spinning the wheels, yet we do have an expectation of what we can afford, right?

---

CONSIDER ALL COSTS

When budgeting for your wedding, it's important to consider all the costs involved. This includes not just the big-ticket items like the venue and catering but also smaller costs like transportation, favours, and stationary.

---

BE OPEN TO ALTERNATIVES

There are always alternatives to the traditional wedding expenses that can help you save money. For example, instead of hosting a wedding on prime summer weekend, consider low season or mid-week dates – this is particularly popular way of saving on your budget when your guests need to travel to your wedding internationally anyway. Would you consider having a more plentiful evening buffet instead of having a wedding cake? And would you consider seasonal and locally grown flowers over a Pinterest board and out of season bunch?

---

GET CREATIVE

When it comes to wedding budgeting, creativity is key. Instead of splurging on expensive favours, you could make your own wedding favours and showcase your baking skills. Could you get your wedding party involved in some wedding DIY at a Bridal weekend or evening?

---

DON’T FORGET ABOUT HIDDEN COSTS

Finally, when budgeting for your wedding, don't forget about hidden costs. These could include security deposits, taxes, service charges, and gratuities. Be sure to read contracts carefully and ask vendors about any additional costs that may not be immediately apparent.

---

In conclusion, wedding budgeting can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. By prioritizing, setting a budget, considering all the costs, being open to alternatives, getting creative, and accounting for hidden costs, you can plan the wedding of your dreams while staying within your budget.

---

Have you felt inspired by this blog and would like us to focus on something else in the future - DM me with your ideas and visions today and we’ll add them to our focus list for 2023.
⁠
If you’ve found it useful? Give this blog a share to spread the word and give us more reasons to create more inspirational content for your upcoming wedding!

The Wedding Guru Oskar

WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7766012164

Email: oskar@theweddingguruoskar.co.uk

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theweddingguru_oskar

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheWeddingGuruOskar

YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@theweddingguru_oskar