Wedding Budget Breakdown: 4 Big Considerations for Your Big Day

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Are you excited about planning your wedding, but you’re overwhelmed with all of the components of your budget? Wedding planning can take a lot of research, and it can feel like this is the main event and your budget is the groom nobody knows. Don’t worry, you’re not alone!

Choosing a wedding budget is one of the most important steps of the planning process. Keep reading to learn what to consider when making a wedding budget breakdown for your big day.

1. Wedding Budget Breakdown for Venue & Catering

Your venue is likely the biggest expense for your wedding budget, so be sure to set aside a healthy budget for it. Plan the type of venues you want either indoor, outdoor or intimate.

Catering costs will be based on your guest count, the type of food you serve, and the level of service you desire. Bar and liquor expenses, as well as any rental fees. 

Keep your guest count and budget in mind also the location always considers the convenience of your guests. Check the amenities offered and availability on your preferred dates.

For an outdoor wedding venues, Lakeside Weddings and Events offer packages with beautiful lake and garden perfect views.

2. Photography & Videography

Your wedding photography and videography are two of the most important investments you’ll make for your big day. Here are things to consider when budgeting for your wedding photography and videography.

What style of photography and videography do you want, how many hours of coverage do you need, and what extras do you want. After all, the photos and videos will be the only things you have to remember your wedding day by.

3. Wedding Attire

One of the biggest considerations in the wedding planning budget is attire depending on the formality of the event, you’ll need to factor in the cost of your dress or suits. Consider the cost of renting tuxedos or suits for your groom and groomsmen.

You must plan the cost of your hair and makeup arrangement in your wedding day. This is an important part of your overall look, so be sure to budget accordingly.

4. Floral Arrangements

When planning you must think about the overall style and feel of your wedding. Are you going for a more traditional look, or something more modern? This will help you narrow down your choices for floral arrangements.

Seasonal flowers will be more expensive during the peak wedding season (May-September), so if you’re getting married during that time, you’ll need to account for that in your budget.

Determining Your Overall Budget

With careful planning and consideration of your wedding budget breakdown, you can have the wedding of your dreams without breaking the bank. 

At the end of the day, it is important to remember that your wedding day is about you and your spouse-to-be. The most important thing is that you are happy with the outcome of your big day.

For more inspiration on things to consider when planning the wedding of your dreams, don’t forget to check out our blog.

About Author

LaDonna Dennis

LaDonna Dennis is the founder and creator of Mom Blog Society. She wears many hats. She is a Homemaker*Blogger*Crafter*Reader*Pinner*Friend*Animal Lover* Former writer of Frost Illustrated and, Cancer...SURVIVOR! LaDonna is happily married to the love of her life, the mother of 3 grown children and "Grams" to 3 grandchildren. She adores animals and has four furbabies: Makia ( a German Shepherd, whose mission in life is to be her attached to her hip) and Hachie, (an OCD Alaskan Malamute, and Akia (An Alaskan Malamute) who is just sweet as can be. And Sassy, a four-month-old German Shepherd who has quickly stolen her heart and become the most precious fur baby of all times. Aside from the humans in her life, LaDonna's fur babies are her world.

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gek kar
1 year ago

This information is very helpful. But I won’t need it. Because I collected all the necessary amount for both the wedding and the wedding trip, thanks to the fact that I chose the best option among the Top 5 Brokers for 2022 https://tradersunion.com/best-forex-brokers/ and made several successful transactions

creole
creole
1 year ago

The wedding budget is one of the foundations of organizing your celebration. You might think that building a budget is easy, but in fact it turns out that there is no “set” formula for it. Especially if you need to create your own, more economical budget, and not use ready-made and often very expensive solutions.

Denial
Denial
1 year ago

Thanks for these tips. In fact, it is the right decision to plan and calculate your budget. Services such as a photographer, renting a room, flowers, and wedding catering – this is all that can affect your budget and what is very important at a wedding