3 Things You Need to Plan Your Wedding Budget

We love the advice given on Style Me Pretty for planning your wedding budget. Here our their TOP THREE tips and tricks you NEED to consider when making sense of your wedding budget.

ONE...

FIND OUT WHO IS CONTRIBUTING TO THE BUDGET

Before you plan (or purchase) ANYTHING, be sure to have a clear understanding of just WHO will be contributing to your event—the answer may surprise you! Many couples assume contributions will be coming from (traditionally) the bride's side only. However, due to the high price tag on weddings in recent years, it has become customary for both sides (as well as the couple) to pitch in to the overall pot.

Host a dinner party or arrange for cocktails and conversation with both sets of parents to nail down the who and what of your wedding funds. Also, be sure to check in with any special extended family or friends - grandma might want to gift you your wedding dress!

TWO...

PRIORITIZE ITEMS IN YOUR BUDGET.

Once you have your magic number, it's time to make some decisions on what your money will be going towards. This is an area of wedding planning that looks different for everyone. There are no right or wrong answers or a cookie-cutter approach to prioritizing items in your wedding budget. Some couples consider EVERYTHING, from the engagement party right down to their honeymoon clothes, as part of the budget. Others assume they will be paying for all the major items (venue, photographer, catering and of course, the bar bill) and paying for all other expenses separately.

Some couples consider EVERYTHING, from the engagement party right down to their honeymoon clothes, as part of the budget. Others assume they will be paying for all the major items (venue, photographer, catering and of course, the bar bill) and paying for all other expenses separately.

THREE...

I know we said three tips, but you can read the remaining tip here.  Happy wedding planning!

​Top photo by Anya Kernes Photography