What will be Your Main Wedding Budget Categories?
Planning a wedding can often be a daunting task, and it is important to ensure that you stick to your budget. Making a budget for your wedding will help you make the most of the money you have available. In order to craft a realistic budget for your wedding, it is important to consider the following main budget categories:
Reception: This includes the cost of catering, the cake, beverages, decorations, seating arrangements, and other details that are necessary to create a delightful and memorable atmosphere for your guests. All these components come together to form the key elements of a successful reception.
Flowers and Décor: Wedding ceremony and reception locations are often decorated with beautiful flowers and other décor elements. From flowers that match the wedding’s color scheme to candles and lanterns to create a romantic atmosphere, there are many ways to create an unforgettable setting for the special day. Couples often choose to create a focal point in their décor, such as a backdrop or archway, to make a statement and provide a great backdrop for photos.
Photo and video: This includes engagement photos to capture the special moments of the couple in love, ceremony and reception photos to capture the joy and beauty of the occasion, and videography to document the entire event and be able to look back and relive the wonderful day. Some couples even get a photo booth as a fun and unique way to give their guests a special souvenir to remember the occasion by. With the photos and videos taken, couples are able to keep the memory of their special day alive for years to come.
Music or entertainment: This may include a singer or a four string quartet for the ceremonial tunes, or a live band or a DJ for the reception. There are many options to choose from when selecting entertainment for your event. You could hire a DJ to keep the crowd going, or a full band to provide a more lively atmosphere. If you're looking for something a bit more traditional, consider a classical quartet to provide elegant music for your ceremony. Whether you opt for a singer, a DJ, or a live band, having entertainment at your event will ensure your guests have a wonderful time.
Ceremony: This important event includes the wedding officiant, who will be overseeing the proceedings and leading the couple through the ceremony, as well as the venue, which is where the ceremony will take place. The venue will play a key role in the ceremony, as it will set the tone and atmosphere for the special day. It is important to choose a location that is meaningful to the couple and will provide an atmosphere that will be remembered by all in attendance.
Dress and attire: This includes the wedding dress, the bridesmaid dresses, the mother of the bride and groom dresses, the flower girl dress, the ring bearer outfit, beauty services, such as hair and makeup, as well as the suits or tuxedos for the groom and the groomsmen, and any other attire that may be required for the wedding party. All of these components are important to ensure that each member of the wedding party looks their absolute best on the special day.
Stationery: This includes the Save the Date Announcements, which are sent out to let guests know the date of the wedding, the Wedding Invitations, which are typically sent out several months prior to the actual event, and the Thank-You Cards, which are sent out after the wedding to express gratitude to the guests for attending. Additionally, for those couples who prefer to add a special touch to their stationery, there are a variety of customizable options available, such as personalized fonts and colors, to make their stationery even more unique and special.
At the end of the day, it's essential to remember that the event is all about you and your partner. Aside from making and sticking to a wedding budget, it's important to prioritize what elements are the most important to you. This could be anything from the style of food you serve, the decorations, the entertainment, or the style of dress you and your partner choose. Whatever it is, make sure you and your partner are both happy with the choices you make and that they celebrate you as a couple. It's also essential to have fun and enjoy the special day, no matter what the budget.
Signed,
Kim
CEO-Founder of NOLA Event Planners & Creator of Sip Happens with Kim
