PLANNING ON A BUDGET?

Quick Three (3) Minute Read

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1. Determine The Kind of Wedding You Want.
When you picture your wedding, what do you see? A upscale reception at a downtown loft? A backyard barbecue with all your friends and family? A classic hotel ballroom reception?

If you need a little more inspiration, think about all the weddings you’ve been to, seen on TV, or scrolled through on the internet. What did you like—or not like—about them?

Don’t get hung up on the little details just yet. Instead, think about the overall feel you want your wedding to have. When it comes to planning a wedding on a budget, knowing your priorities matters.

2. Have The Wedding Budget Talk.
Everyone paying for the event (bride, groom and parents) needs to sit down and look at the total wedding budget. This might be your first experience budgeting with your future spouse as a team. Talk openly and honestly about how much you can spend—and how much you’re willing to spend—on your wedding is going to lay the groundwork for wonderful budget date nights once you’re married!

As uncomfortable as this budget talk might be, just remember—it’s a heck of a lot easier than starting your union in debt. When I say budget here, I’m not just talking about how much money you can spend total—I’m talking about how much you should spend in each specific area.

I suggest breaking the total wedding budget into categories and figuring out what percentage to devote to each:

• Reception: 55%
• Ceremony: 12%
• Photography: 10%
• Wedding Planner: 10%
• Dress and Tux: 8%
• Miscellaneous/Cushion: 5%

These aren’t set numbers; that’s just the ratio we at 4EVR feel. you should set your ratios based on what’s important to you. Maybe you’re willing to splurge on photos, but flowers don’t really matter to you. If you care more about one area than another, change up the percentages.

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Jonathan Sims
Client Operations Manager

I'm a client operations manager at 4EVR who loves to travel with family and friends. I recently was engaged and can expound on many wedding trends, tough wedding planning moments for my fiance and I, and why being here at this blog is the first step to an easier experience.