Setting A Good Wedding Budget
Rose Lenk
Depending on where you live, the average wedding can cost thousands of dollars. While some are in a position to spare no cost when planning the perfect wedding day, others simply can't afford to or would rather see their hard-earned money used for something more permanent, like a new house.
Weddings are a big business, and if you go the traditional route by hiring a wedding planner, you can soon see the costs of your wedding spiraling out of control. While I'm not saying that you should not hire a wedding expert, they can be a huge help in planning and organizing your big day, you should do a little research on your own and come to the planning table with a strict budget in mind. And when costs seem too high, do not be afraid to offer some cost-saving ideas of your own. After all, it's your wedding and your wallet.
The wedding reception is where you will spend the bulk of your wedding budget, almost 50% of it in fact. So, this is an area that you should pay particularly close attention to. Most of the money spent for a reception is spent on alcoholic beverages and the reception meal. You should shop carefully and keep your budget in mind when choosing caterers and meal menus. If you are still having a hard time meeting your budget, you may have to eliminate alcoholic beverages or cut your guest count to put your bottom line back in the black.
The bridal gown is also an area where a lot of money can be spent. Go to the bridal gown store with an idea of what you are willing to spend on the perfect dress. Browse the discount rack first before you start looking through the catalogues, you may be surprised by what you find. Also start shopping well in advance of the big day. A dress that is too expensive today can be marked down in the future, but you can't take advantage of markdowns if you wait till the last minute to find your wedding gown.
When setting up your budget you also need to factor in the cost of photography/videography, music, flowers, invitations and other expenses which can quickly add up. Keep in mind that while a wedding budget has a strict bottom line, there is plenty of room to splurge on the more expensive band if you are going to cut costs somewhere else. So, instead of keeping each aspect of your wedding day perfectly in line, focus more on what the whole day is going to cost you and wiggle and adjust until you are comfortable with what you are spending.
About the author: By Rose Lenk
For more wedding tips and articles visit me at http://www.mauiswedding.com
The latest information and news on Weddings:
"Weddings have become like a fashion parade which was totally inappropriate for places of worship. Nagas have become more stylish than ever," Solo added.
Horseshoe Bay Resort Garners Coveted "Best of Weddings" Award by Th...
HORSESHOE BAY, Texas, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Horseshoe Bay Resort, long recognized as the Hill Country's premier lakefront golf resort, accepts a new accolade of "Best of Weddings 2012" ...
CoE synod: Cost of weddings and funerals to dramatically rise
Fees for weddings and the cost of a funeral service are to rise dramatically under plans backed by the Church of England.
CoE synod: Cost of weddings and funerals to rise dramatically
Fees for weddings and the cost of a funeral service are to rise dramatically under plans backed by the Church of England.
Prop. 8: New weddings unlikely right away if measure struck down
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco is expected to release its decision Tuesday at 10 a.m. on whether the California voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage violates the U.S. Constitution. Here?s a question and answer on the ruling.
Ijie.Com and MSN Launch New Weddings Destination in China
XO Group Inc. , formerly The Knot Inc., a global media and technology leader with the number-one wedding website, TheKnot.com, today announced that
Church wedding fees to rise 40%
Fees for Church of England weddings are to increase by 40% and the cost of a funeral service by more than 50%.
Celebrity weddings: For richer - and for poorer
Forget something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. Celebrity weddings are more likely to involve something designer, something free, something exclusive and something contra.Women's magazine insiders say...
Engagements & Weddings
Shay Meisinger and Jonathan Browne. (Val McCormick Photography.) Colby Freeman and Peter Meisinger of Manchester, Ct., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Shay Whitney Meisinger to Jonathan Paul Browne, son of Patrick and Janet Browne of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Weddings In paradise, LLC - SWFL Beach Wedding Specialists, Planning a World ...
The goal is to make sure every couple wanting to be married on the last triple digit wedding date of this Century, is not only able to get married on that day, but be a part of breaking multiple World records. SW Florida Beaches, consistently rank in the top ten best in the World and the average December temperature is 77 degrees, a Perfect way to get married and be able to say their wedding ...