Lovely Day Events

MARCH 24, 2023

One question I get asked all the time is how to get the most out of a wedding budget, what to splurge on, what to skip, and what is a must-have. One of my favorite clients described her Calistoga wedding as “bougie on a budget” and she used quite a few of these tips for a wedding day that was beautiful, memorable, and unique to them.

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Kris Lavender

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Figuring out your wedding budget is no easy feat. Your wedding will likely be the biggest party you've ever hosted—and the priciest. It's hard work, we know, but putting in the time and energy now ensures you'll live happily ever after (wedding-debt free).

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Busy Bee's Events

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Once the site tours are completed, ask the venue coordinators to send an ITEMIZED wedding proposal and contract that include taxes, gratuities, and any minimum information of the venue. Also ask for any added fees that need to be considered for the wedding budget.

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Verve Event Co

MARCH 4, 2024

Welcome back, lovely loverves, to Part FIVE of our wedding budget breakdown series! If you've been following along, you know we've been peeling back the layers of wedding budgets, and today, we're focusing on a TYPE of wedding instead of a line in your wedding budget. See you then!

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Verve Event Co

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Today we are kicking off PART ONE of our wedding budget breakdown series on the podcast. We have talked about budget a few different times on the podcast and we will link to those episodes in the show notes but for today’s episode, we are going dive deep into VENUES. We will dive more into this now!

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Big Apple Bride Events

JULY 11, 2018

Top Tips for Staying on Budget & Ways to Save Without Sacrificing For most people money talk is something that’s highly uncomfortable and often avoided, but it’s a must when wedding planning. Are the parents of the bride paying for the entire wedding? The first step is to figure out who’s contributing and paying for what.

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One Fab Day

MARCH 25, 2024

Want to be one of the couples who actually stick to their wedding budget? Our financial tips will show you how to stay on budget for your wedding.

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Verve Event Co

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, amidst the excitement, there are often some overlooked wedding costs that can sneak up on you and before you start busting out your favorite “wedding budget calculator”, we want to help. This is very often overlooked wedding costs that should be in mind when speaking to your florist or wedding planner!

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Verve Event Co

MARCH 11, 2024

Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop And if you prefer to read, here's the summary of the podcast episode! Therefore, it would make sense that one of the biggest challenges micro weddings face is understanding food and beverage minimums. And don’t forget, you can grab our FREE wedding budget checklist.

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Verve Event Co

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Today, we're moving onto the NEXT chapter in our wedding budget breakdown series, sharing about the glittering world of BEAUTY and ATTIRE. While it might seem over-the-top to include this type of thing in your wedding budget, it’s a common misconception that you just need one or two facials to look your best.

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Verve Event Co

APRIL 17, 2024

Say goodbye to misunderstandings and hello to your dream wedding design. 3. Wedding Budget Bundle Worried about overspending? Our Wedding Budget Bundle is your financial guardian angel. It's your visual communication tool to ensure your vendors capture your vision perfectly.

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Verve Event Co

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

You all LOVED last week’s episode where we kicked off part one of our wedding budget series all about wedding venue fees and how much your wedding venue really costs. Now today, for part two, we are getting into the FUN stuff (like creating your budget for florals!). Grab Our Cashflow Wedding Budget Spreadsheet!

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One Oake

APRIL 28, 2021

When you start your wedding planning you may come to realise that things are a lot more expensive that you initially thought and it may be time to cut back on some of those 'traditional' elements that you aren't too interested in and save some money so you can put it towards a supplier or element you really want to include.

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One Fab Day

APRIL 8, 2024

Save money on your wedding with 10 cost-free wedding ideas we love for making your wedding budget stretch just that little bit further!

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Style Me Pretty

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It may seem like a simple question, you may have already set aside a specific amount when you were determining your wedding budget, or a friend or relative may be gifting you the gown and determined the budget for you. But your gown budget needs to cover so much more than the gown itself.

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Verve Event Co

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Inaccurate Pricing Information I touched on this above, but in my experience, the sample wedding budgets they provide couples trying to plan their wedding can be incredibly misleading. It's not what the weddings you envision from Instagram or Pinterest cost. It was frustrating.

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Busy Bee's Events

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Try to also keep this in mind when attending friend’s weddings or when you have family members consistently calling/texting asking wedding questions that frankly don’t need an immediate answer because the wedding is nowhere near in time and the family can wait until you update your wedding website with helpful wedding information.

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Elegante by Michelle J

APRIL 7, 2024

hotel, villa, unique space…), wedding budget, accommodation budget and details of any pre or post wedding events you’re planning Step 3 – sit back and watch as your Italian wedding dreams spring to life!

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Junebug Weddings

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Your guest list should come before choosing your venue but after determining your wedding budget Unfortunately, guests are expensive. That’s why it’s essential to determine your wedding budget first. Recommended Reading: Free Wedding Budget Spreadsheet Image by Megan Freeman 2.

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Joy

JANUARY 9, 2024

Before you start planning to send elaborate handcrafted invitations specially delivered by white doves, let’s first take a look at how much wedding invitations cost. Understanding the factors that can impact your final price and considering some ways to save will help you keep your wedding budget in check.

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Sweet Gardenia Weddings

JULY 31, 2023

But let's chat about when you know you need to prioritize your wedding budget to include a planner. It matters that you are making a commitment in front of all your family and friends. It's going to be beautiful - no matter what! You may need a planner if: You're in a busy career field, student, or parent.

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Verve Event Co

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Sit down with your partner and discuss how much you're willing to spend on each aspect of your wedding (and if anyone else will be contributing). We also have a FREE wedding budget checklist to help! Then, once you have a budget in place, it's time to create your guest list. Please don't gloss over this step!

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Connor & Co.

JUNE 13, 2020

How do I budget for my wedding? Wedding budgets are a mystery to some. Here are some tips and how to allocate your wedding budget! Let's debunk some things and get you on the right path! I have a few coupons below for you! Minted - Coupon Code: WEDPLCONNORCO Gets you 25% off!

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Willow and Rust

APRIL 9, 2024

Whilst it may not be the most exciting part of wedding planning, deciding on your budget early on is essential for ensuring that your special day is both beautiful and financially manageable. Below are my top 7 reasons why you need a wedding budget.

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Lovely Day Events

MARCH 12, 2023

Check out my list of The Best Sonoma And Napa Wedding Venues 2. Start A Wedding Budget Begin to estimate your wedding budget, which will include a line item for the wedding venue. This is important because the wedding venue is typically a significant portion of your wedding budget.

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Sweet Gardenia Weddings

JULY 19, 2022

Not about their taste, wedding budget, size, vendor decisions, or personalities, it's extremely tacky and let's everyone know how you'll be talked about when you leave the room. One time, I went for a tour and the venue managers were talking so much crap about a past bride of theirs, also about photographers in the industry.

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Busy Bee's Events

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Wedding planners are so helpful in the process and I of course am biased since I am a wedding planner but if you have a very full life (between work, family, social, weekends) it might be worth looking into hiring and maybe keeping the planner separate from your wedding budget.

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Joy

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Together, we’ll unravel the mysteries of floral budgets, offering insights into the average cost of wedding flowers. Understanding how their cost works within your total wedding budget guarantees that every petal you pick contributes to an unforgettable experience. Which flower arrangements do I need?

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In the Details Wedding Planning

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Think about time of year / preferred date The first step in the wedding planning process is to select the time of year and/or your preferred wedding date. The date you ultimately choose will influence both the overall style of your wedding and the overall wedding budget.

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Junebug Weddings

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Hiring a great wedding planner can help you have the wedding of your dreams, even if you’re not sure what that looks like yet. These important questions to ask before you start wedding planning will be a big help too. Still unsure of how to tailor a budget that’s right for you? Image by Rouse & Fable 7.

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In the Details Wedding Planning

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It's critical to establish open lines of communication with your vendors and to be open about your budget and expectations as early on in the planning process as possible. Budgeting for Your San Diego Wedding Setting a wedding budget is one of the most important steps in the planning process.

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Willow and Rust

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Whilst it may not be the most exciting part of wedding planning, deciding on your budget early on is essential for ensuring that your special day is both beautiful and financially manageable. Below are my top 7 reasons why you need a wedding budget. Photo: Gail Secker Photography ,1.Ge

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LLG Events

JANUARY 18, 2023

While wedding budgets are driven by the client, wedding spend is driven by your vendors and their costs. If you do not know how much to allocate per vendor then ultimately you will not know what a realistic budget is for the vendors you desire to work with. Includes end of the night transportation.

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Lovely Day Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Of course, if you are a big fan of live music, want to have a really memorable wedding, or have a “wow” factor then a band is the way to go. This number does not include a wedding dress, rings, honeymoon, etc. For the sake of simplicity, I focused the budget on the most common vendors. Music options range from $3,000 - $40,000+.

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Love Inc. Mag

JANUARY 11, 2024

Cost-Saving Tips for Wedding Invitation Postage Saving on postage for wedding invitations in the U.S. can be crucial for couples looking to manage their wedding budget effectively. Bulk mailing can be cost-effective and efficient for large quantities.

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Blue Linden Weddings & Events

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Experienced Rocky Mountain wedding planners have extensive knowledge on venues and have formed relationships with local vendors.

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Shubh Muhurat Luxury Weddings

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Budget: Consider all expenses. However, when it comes to planning a destination wedding, budgeting for every expense is one of the most important things to consider.

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