How to Agree on Where to Spend Your Wedding Budget

Most soon-to-be-wed couples have the propensity of getting caught by the intensity and excitement in the preparation of the wedding. They think that just as long as every detail is accomplished, the wedding will just go on smoothly. And then, end up figuring out how they’d spent up for their wedding.

Planning is a very significant part in preparing for the wedding. You may even not need to hire a professional to do it for you. But, of course, it’s your choice to ask for a help from someone who really knows the whole process. The point is, you should plan before doing anything.

A budget is the sum of money allocated for a particular purpose. Before anything else, the couple must talk about the budget. The key wors is communication. You and your fiance must settle on how much your budget should be and what your priorities are. Both of you must really talk about it. You don’t want to end up blaming either one of you, and, spoiling the moment itself.

Prepare a List

The first step in the wedding budgeting process is to get an overview of all the potential expenditures you might have. Broad categories of wedding expenditures include (but not limited to):

• wedding ceremony and reception venue fees
• wedding ceremony and reception accessories
• wedding invitations (including postage)
• bride’s attire & accessories
• groom’s attire & accessories
• rings
• wedding cakes
• wedding flowers
• guest and honeymoon accommodations
• clergy or officiant fees
• organists
• choir/band/soloists
• rehearsal dinner
• wedding reception menu & costs
• wedding entertainment
• attendants’ gifts
• photography and videography
• transportation
• wedding consultant
• honeymoon

A Grounded Budget

Your budget must be based on estimates and prices prevailing in the market. You may first inquire from leading wedding vendors in your place. We have provided for the contact information of most wedding vendors in our Wedding Supplier’s Directory. After you have set your budget, you may now canvass for the best deals and best buys. You may start by establishing a criteria for each wedding supply you need. You may list down everything that you need and specify how you’d like it to be. Whether, you like it cheap but with less quality or expensive but with trusted quality.

One thing must be pointed out though, NEVER go for something expensive that has less quality. You also have to figure out if you really need one certain detail or not. The key word is compromise. But, remember not to ruin the magic of the moment itself. Never and in no way should you sacrifice the stir of the wedding day. The least thing you want is to have the most forgettable moment instead of making it memorable just because you settled in the “just-fine” options. The wedding day is not an ordinary day, it’s a special day and it should be treated as one.

Next, is to list down the prospective suppliers of each wedding detail. You may distribute the list according to category. Your category may be from the cheapest to most expensive or from the best to least quality.

Talk To Your Partner

I would like to reiterate, talk to your partner. This is the time when your teamwork as a couple is put to a test. Never ignore the suggestions of either one. And, if you have something in mind, don’t hesitate to express it, be yourself, and do it in a nice manner. Never underestimate the suggestions of your partner, you should be the one upholding one another, nobody else will. The good thing about it, is that you are doing it “together”, literally and figuratively. After all, you will soon be together for the rest of your lives.

Planning a wedding is definitely not easy. But, you don’t have to make it harder either.

Remember – plan, prioritize and compromise.