How to Make Your Wedding
Budget
Creating a
wedding budget not only helps the couple determine how much they can afford to
spend on their wedding, but also keeps the costs under control.
The first
step for the couple is to sit down with their families to determine how much
they are willing to contribute. As men and women getting married later in life
the couple may decide to foot the entire bill themselves.
The next
step involves taking a realistic look at wedding style and wedding size you want. Keep in mind the
bigger and more elaborate the wedding the higher the costs. Compare this with
the available funds. Is it possible to get the wedding you want with the money
you have? If not, look for more cost-effective alternatives in the style or
size of the wedding. Controlling the size is a littler easier. Simply try to
limit the number of guests when creating a guest list (granted, this is easier said
than done).
Once you have a firm idea of the total amount you can spend the next step is to divide that number among the various wedding parts.
For example, how much do you plan
to budget for the wedding dress, the reception hall, the invitations and the honeymoon? Do some research and estimate the costs, ask your Wedding Planner to help here. ETC Events deal with suppliers that are the best in the industry without charging an arm and a leg.
List all the items and their estimates on a sheet of paper. Do the math. Does
it all add up to your total budget? If not, play with the numbers until
everything balances. Compromise is very important during this step. You'll both
have different ideas of what you're willing to spend on a given item.
Once a
decision has been reached stick with it. Constantly altering the numbers will
make it impossible to maintain and balance your budget. Like your wedding checklist carry your wedding budget with you when you
go shopping. It will keep you organized and help you stick to the costs.
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