It may be a daunting task, but having a budget for your wedding is essential. You may even find it hard to get anything accomplished without one. We’ve come up with our top 5 ways to get started. So sit down with your fiancé, grab a glass of something sparkling and enjoy these tips.
Be realistic about your costs. Budgeting about $150 per wedding guest will give you a good starting point. This allows for $75 per person for catering, and the remaining $75 goes towards everything else – flowers, attire, etc.
Find out the average cost of a wedding in your area. To do this, we love using the website “Cost of Wedding” (www.costofwedding.com). It will give you the average wedding cost in your area by simply entering your zip code.
Prioritize, prioritize, prioritize. Make a list of three items that matter to you the most. Adjust your spending to reflect these priorities, budgeting more for the items that are the most important, and a little less for those things you think are less.
Ask for help. Talk to other newlyweds who have gotten married in your area. Find out what they spent to figure out if your numbers are realistic or need to be adjusted.
On line sites such as “Wedding Wire” (www.weddingwire.com) and “Massachusetts Wedding Guide” (www.maweddingguide.com) have some fantastic forums that you can participate in.
Once your budget is created – stick to it. You’ll be happy that you.
