3 Tips For Sticking To Your Wedding Budget

If you’re like most people, then your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. It’s also probably going to be one of the more expensive days as well. So how can you make sure that you don’t go over budget?

Here are 3 simple tips to keep your bank account in “cheque”! sorry, I had to get that pun in somewhere!

Tip 1. Decide on a budget that you can realistically keep to

When you’re planning your wedding, put aside some time to go through your budget and jot down what the totals are. Make a list of your expenses, including major items like the venue, photographer and catering, as well as smaller things like flowers, invitations, and even the favours you give guests.

Include any purchases you’ve already made, too, such as a dress or jewellery. The more detailed you are, the easier it will be to stay within your budget.

Tip 2. Know what your priorities are and stick to them, while still having fun with the other things

First of all, prioritise your wedding planning (for example, which elements are most important to you). Sit down with your fiancé and make a list of your top priorities — things like the food, the guest list and the venue.

Write your top priorities at the top of each list, and then after you’ve listed them, cross out the items that don’t meet your priorities putting your budget at the top. Once you’ve prioritised your wedding, the next thing you should do is add your projected wedding budget to your wedding priorities list.

Next, subtract each priority item from your budget. This will give you an idea of how much you can realistically spend on each item, and you won’t spend more than you have.

If your wedding budget is $50,000, for example, and you figure you can spend $20,000 on food, then that leaves $30,000 to spend on other priorities.

Now that you know how much you can afford to spend on each item, you can focus on your top priorities. For example, if you know you want a 100-person guest list, but your budget is $30,000, a 100-person guest list isn’t a top priority — you may decide to have a smaller guest list instead.

Tip 3. Consider a weekday wedding to keep costs down

There are plenty of ways for couples to get married with less stress and more savings by choosing an off-day wedding date or even opting for a weekday ceremony instead of weekends when rates are typically higher! This way, guests will still get time off from work or school so they can attend your special event while keeping costs down for everyone involved!

Why not do something different? Consider having a weekday wedding instead of one during the weekend or holiday season. Weekday weddings tend to be less crowded than weekend ones so there will be more space for dancing and mingling with your guests! Plus you can save money by choosing an off-season date like April or September instead of July or December when most couples choose their big day.

A weekday wedding also gives you access to venues that aren’t available over weekends due to other bookings. Finally, since weekdays are typically slower business days for florists, caterers and other suppliers they may charge lower rates than usual!

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One of the most stressful parts of planning a wedding is sticking to your budget. With these three tips for keeping costs down without sacrificing quality or style, you can have the perfect day that’s within your price range.

If this post has piqued your curiosity and you want more information on how these strategies could apply to your own wedding day, don’t hesitate to reach out! I’m happy to schedule coffee with anyone who wants some personalized advice on saving money while still having their special day be everything they dreamed of.