A Step by Step Guide to a Budget Wedding

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¡¡¡¡You have set the date and you have who to invite in mind. Next comes the budget. In wedding budgeting you are simply asking and answering the question How much do I have and what do I need to buy?. So you are matching your needs with your finances. The safest way to go about this important wedding activity is to arrange your items in the order of importance and apportion the funds accordingly.

The fastest way to draw up a realistic budget is to first do away with things that are not necessary. Once that is done, you are left with essential items to deal with.

The ceremony hall and its decoration are prime costs. You cannot do away with it. This item must be number one on your list. Find out how much it will cost for officiating, decoration, cleaning, renting and management.

Next, you should consider the reception hall. It would be economical if provided catering, music and PA system too.

Catering takes the third position. Who will serve the meals? How much will it cost? What food choices do you have? Consider the pricing for buffets and sit down dinners.

If the reception hall has no resident DJ or band, you must then consider hiring one. Do a diligent search for the best and find out their pricing policies before you pay. See ways you can save here.

Decoration is also important. You need it for the ceremony hall and the reception site. If you should hire a florist, see how much it costs and the saving options available to you. If you would do it yourself, you will need information on the cost of silk flowers versus natural ones.

Photography is another item you need to plan for. Photography will include both picture taking an videography. You need two separate professionals so you should plan accordingly.

Your budget is to show you what to do and at the same time serve as a mechanism to control costs. You should adopt various strategies to spend at least as possible. For example, some venues have higher rates if booked at certain times. Find out about all these.

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