Dos and Don’ts for Setting the Perfect Wedding Budget
JustMyWeddings | October 05, 2021
Creating the proper budget is essential to plan your dream wedding. You’ll need to know these dos and don’ts for setting the perfect wedding budget!

So, you’re getting hitched—congratulations! We’re so excited for you! If you’ve already set a date, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and start planning. So here are some dos and don’ts for setting the perfect wedding budget. Preparation is the key to succeeding in everything.

Do Your Research

When you begin planning, write out everything you’re hoping to have on your special day. Include both your needs and wants! Then, put some time aside to research approximate prices for each thing and build your budget from there. It’s best to eliminate some desires now rather than down the road.

Talk with your vendors, look at reviews, and visit each location. Don’t settle. There’s a reason people need to start planning at least a year ahead of time—a good wedding takes time to prepare!

Compare pricing between shopping for a dress in-store vs. online. You may be surprised at the deals you find!

Do Create a Digital Wedding Site

Creating a digital wedding planner can be super helpful for keeping track of vendors, events, locations, and times, all in one place.

It’s also easier for your guests to hop on a website to look at wedding details instead of trying to remember where they put your invitation months before!

Do Know Where To Splurge and Where To Save

When creating your budget, it’s essential to know where you can splurge and where you can save. This is where you’ll want to decide what’s most important to you. You may consider spending less on flowers so you can purchase those designer shoes you’ve always wanted.

A great way to do this is by figuring out what you can make yourself. For example, many people are turning to DIY wedding favors. Crafts stores sell lots of supplies that you can use to make your own wedding items. Additionally, you can keep your bridal flowers forever and only pay a small price with stained wooden flowers. There are plenty of ways to save on your big day!

Everyone’s budget will be different based on their personal preferences and lifestyle, so take some time to think about what you want for your big day.

Don’t Invite People You Don’t Want There

Remember that this is your day. As much as you may want to consider everyone else, try not to put your guests’ experience above yours! Only invite people who are most important to you and your spouse-to-be.

Don’t Make Your Bridal Party Pay for Everything

This can be a tricky one. Asking your best friends to be your bridesmaids is a thoughtful gesture, but keep in mind that they’re doing this for you. So, try to keep the costs down for them as much as you can.

Don’t Stress

The most important tip of all is to stop stressing! It may seem like the end of the world when you look at your budget and see how expensive everything is, but this is a time to be happy, not worried.

Throughout the entire budgeting, planning, and day-of processes, take some time for yourself to step back and de-stress. 

Realizing the dos and don’ts for setting the perfect wedding budget comes with hard work, but when you look back on this special time in your life, you’ll realize it was all worth it.

 

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