Before you even buy a dress or book a
venue, it is important that you should set a budget for your wedding. The
budget will determine how big or small, or how extravagant or simple the ceremony
and reception should be. It can also influence the type and size of catering,
venue, wedding dress, flower arrangement, and other such elements. Setting a
reasonable budget for your wedding can help make the planning process simpler
and hassle-free—and will also prevent financial problems later on. Here are the
steps to achieving a reasonable wedding budget:
Ask yourself: How much money can you contribute? Know the amount of
money that you can contribute to the wedding yourself. The money could come
from your disposable savings or what your parents are willing to give you. You
can also decide to set aside a specific amount of money every pay day leading
up to the event. Be realistic.
Discuss it with your partner: Your wedding is not
just for you. You also need to let your partner know about the plans. Talk to
your future spouse about the budget and ask if he can contribute. Ask your
family members, too. Traditionally, the bride's family has to pay for the
wedding expenses, but you do not need to follow that rule nowadays. More brides
and grooms are paying for their weddings themselves.
Create your guest list: Draft your guest
list early. It will be easier to set a budget when you know how many people are
coming to your wedding. From there, you can estimate the amount of money needed
to cover the venue, bridesmaids' dresses, tuxedo rental, catering, and others.
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