How to plan a Wedding and The Wedding Planning Budget

There are many aspects to consider in planning an event like a wedding. It can be stressful and overwhelming for those who are not familiar with wedding planning. The article below is just the first of a series of articles that will provide guidance on how to plan your wedding.

The first step when planning a wedding to establish your wedding's budget. It is crucial to be realistic when it comes to your budget. Don't expect champagne or caviar, but only pay what you would to pay for hamburgers and beer!

Whatever kind of wedding you're planning, you need to decide at the beginning the amount you're willing to spend, and then stick to the budget. This amount of money will allow you to keep track of the wedding you want to have and make life much simpler. If something doesn't work within the budget, you'll have to think of creative ways to come up with alternatives or even eliminate everything altogether.

As a special-event coordinator for weddings I often get asked about planning an event and when it is time to begin with a wedding budget. My first recommendation is to think about every aspect of the wedding, including the invitations and dress and the location and the menu and the wedding favors guests receive. In reality, here are a few of the most important things to think about when planning a wedding

Dress up -Invitations, escort card as well as thank-you cards

Food and beverages

The venue fee includes parking and ceremony location

-Officiate Fee

Music for receptions and ceremonies

-Flowers

Event Rentals, such as a chair with a particular design and linen, or even upgraded china to name just a few

Room Decor and updated lighting

Photographer and Videographer

-Cake

Wedding planning fees or special event coordinator fees

Party Favors

Hair and Makeup

Special Event Insurance

With each of these lines of information there are a variety of choices a bride could be aware of as she considers the best way to plan the wedding of her as well as her fiancé. Don't forget that today, many fiances wish to participate in this wedding-planning process, too.

In the coming posts on this topic I will provide further details about the wedding budgeting efforts to ease your anxiety while planning your wedding. Wedding planning is an undertaking that is a task in itself. It is crucial to think about every aspect of your wedding budget to ensure that your wedding day memories will be a delight to cherish. In the meantime, be mindful of your Budget Bash mantra: make it easy tasty, elegant enjoyable and affordable for everyone!