Cost of a wedding. How to plan a wedding budget
The first thing that the couple does after the arrangement is planning a wedding budget. They count all the money they are ready to spend and divide all the money into groups. The whole sum of the budget depends on the list of guests and other elements of the wedding party. The cost of a wedding a lot depends on the city and on the wishes of the groom and the bride.
Nearly 60 percent of the entire budget the restaurant will get. This sum includes the menu, alcohol drinks, candy bar, and decoration. The price differs a lot from city to city because all the restaurants propose different menus and different halls for different numbers of guests. If you would like to economy you can forget about the decoration. Most of the halls are suitable for weddings so they do not need additional decoration.
Nearly 10 percent of the cost of a wedding will get a wedding planner. He will follow you from the beginning to the end and will help you to solve possible problems and existing questions. The cost of a planner is not stable but you should know that it directly depends on the scales of your wedding party.
Wedding clothes for both the bride and the groom will get nearly 10 percent of the entire budget. You have to count here wedding gown, bridal veil, accessories, shoes for both, groomβs suit, and bridal bouquet. Make-up and haircut are also in this group of spending.
If you would like to get a memory of your wedding party you have to hire a photographer. The service of the photographer will cost you nearly 10 percent from the budget. The sum if fixed in complex with video recording. This spending are worth that because the time will pass and the only thing that would remind you about your event would be your wedding photos.
10 of the cost of the wedding left. Letβs divide them into two groups. Half of the money will be spent on cars for the couple and the quests. Nearly 5 percent will be enough for this aim. 5 left percent will be spent on additional details. These are stemware for the bride and the groom, fake bridal bouquet, invitations, presents for quests and everything like that.
In planning your budget, you have to set aside extra money. You do not know what can happen and what unrespectable spending can appear. So leave a little sum of cash just in case.
Let’s do a summary! What are the main costs of a wedding?
A wedding is one of the most important events in a couple’s life. It is their chance to share their love and commitment for one another with family and friends, as well as make lasting memories. But what is the cost of getting married? Is it really just money, or do you need to factor in other areas too? We took a look at the main costs of a wedding, explaining what they are and how much they vary from one country to another.
- The Venues And Food. The venue is one of the biggest wedding expences, but it doesn’t need to be. The key is to find a beautiful and unique location that fits your budget, and doesn’t break the bank. If you live in a small town, your venue may be the local church or community center; however, if you have a dream location in mind, the cost may seem a little higher. Finding a suitable and affordable location is crucial. In addition to this, the food will also cost you money. Whether you opt for a wedding buffet or a sit-down wedding meal, food will add up.
- The Wedding Cake. When choosing your wedding cake, you have so many different options to choose from. Do you want something traditional and/or do you want something unique and exciting? The type of cake you will opt for will depend on your budget and personal preferences. As noted earlier, the venue will have an impact on the overall cost of your wedding. If you are getting married in a prestigious location, you may opt for a wedding cake made of edible gold. The more extravagant the cake, the higher the cost. The most expensive wedding cakes can cost up to Β£500, and they aren’t exactly common items.
- The Wedding Dress. Your wedding dress is one of the most important items on your wedding day. It is something that you will wear for the rest of your life, and as such, you want to dress comfortably yet stylishly. When it comes to choosing your wedding dress, there are so many different options to choose from. The main cost associated with this is the price of the fabric; however, there are additional costs such as wedding gown delivery and the cost of the final fitting. Your wedding dress should be something that makes you feel happy and comfortable throughout the whole event. It is also an important detail that all of your guests can see and enjoy.
- The Wedding Guest List. There are so many different elements that make up a wedding guest list. From inviting your closest friends and family, to asking other people that you meet on your wedding day, there are so many options. You want to make sure that you invite people that you think will have something positive to contribute to the wedding. If you are struggling for ideas, think back to when you first got engaged. Was there someone that you always wanted to invite but weren’t sure about? Inviting them can be something that makes you both feel good and shows that even though this is now a βspecialβ occasion for you, it still has the same joy that it did when you first met.
- The Wedding Rings. The bride’s engagement ring and the wedding ring are two separate yet important items. The engagement ring is usually given as part of the marriage proposal and is worn from the date of the proposal through the rest of the marriage. The wedding ring is the ring that the couple will wear from the time it is given during the wedding ceremony throughout the rest of their marriage. The main cost associated with this is the cost of the ring itself; however, there are additional costs such as a wedding ring safety deposit box and the cost of initial ring box delivery. In some cases, the cost of the box alone is enough to make this item one of the main costs of a wedding.
- The Wedding Breakfast. The wedding breakfast is one of the most important parts of the wedding. It is where the couple share their first dance, and it is also where family and friends come together to celebrate the special day. The venue and the food will have an impact on the overall cost of your wedding. If you are having a sit-down meal, there will be additional costs associated with the venue and the food. If you are doing things more traditionally, a wedding buffet will be more cost-effective.
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