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    Thirdly, if you don’t set a budget and do not decide on a theme, then the day after you get married, you/your fianc?/parents/friends, etc. will all be tempted to book the banquet hall, run out and buy a wedding dress, etc. Usually when these impulse decisions are made, there is much regret, and you soon find that you are stuck with something you never really wanted.

    Now, down to basics. The wedding reception will account for about 50% of your wedding budget. Be careful! Choose where you will have your reception wisely! Once you place money down, you usually will lose it if you decide to cancel. Also, after you narrow down your choices, be VERY careful! Always ask what is included –

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    Okay, you've made a decision to take the plunge. Well, actually two of you made that decision. But now comes the hard part. How much will all this cost? Do you want to invite every person you've ever known to the wedding, or reduce the amount of wedding guests to just include close family and friends? This is a tough question to answer. Just remember, the more wedding guests, the more wedding favors, larger cake, etc. never-mind adding that per plate dinner charge. Cha ching!

    If you don’t know it by now, you will learn very quickly, that weddings have become big business. Now, please understand, I’m not against that. A couple of years ago, we gave my daughter and her fianc? a very large, very beautiful wedding. (Unfortunately, we did not have such wonderful wedding favors to choose from at that point!) And it was an event that we will forever cherish and forever remember. But, we learned the hard way, that there are many decisions that are made, even last minute, that will turn your wedding day into a financial burden that you may keep paying for years to come.

    Considering all of the above, let’s start at the beginning and discuss how to make a wedding budget. We’re not just talking about your wedding “day”, but your entire wedding budget – every category including the bridal gifts, wedding cake, gown, tux, limos, wedding favors, wedding photographer/videographer, etc. etc. etc. But, for the parents who are reading this, there is good news. Because most brides and grooms wed much older than ever (average for brides – 24, grooms – 26), most couples pay for their own wedding and reception. Actually, a full 70% pay for their entire wedding day.

    Okay, back to setting up a budget. This is not very exciting and actually pretty boring. But, once you’ve become engaged, you will have romantic thoughts of bridal showers, engagement parties, wedding gowns/tux, honeymoon, and of course, the bridal shower favors, and unique wedding favors! We’re sure, you’re not at all excited about sitting down with your future life mate and discussing how much this is going to cost both of you. That can take the wind out of the most exciting wedding plans! But, honestly, this budget should be set up before $1.00 is spent. If you do not set up a budget, you will end up spending two to three times what you planned on.

    First things first. Decide how much you can spend, whether you have the cash, need to charge certain items or whether or not you both feel to take out a loan and then pay it off with the (fingers crossed) large financial gifts you’ll receive.

    Secondly, you HAVE to decide on a theme. If you don’t, then you will be tempted to make impulse buys, and your budget will begin to soar. Not to mention that your wedding will also look like every other wedding that you’ve gone to, and sworn up and down that yours will NEVER be like that!

    Thirdly, if you don’t set a budget and do not decide on a theme, then the day after you get married, you/your fianc?/parents/friends, etc. will all be tempted to book the banquet hall, run out and buy a wedding dress, etc. Usually when these impulse decisions are made, there is much regret, and you soon find that you are stuck with something you never really wanted.

    Now, down to basics. The wedding reception will account for about 50% of your wedding budget. Be careful! Choose where you will have your reception wisely! Once you place money down, you usually will lose it if you decide to cancel. Also, after you narrow down your choices, be VERY careful! Always ask what is included –

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    Considering all of the above, let’s start at the beginning and discuss how to make a wedding budget. We’re not just talking about your wedding “day”, but your entire wedding budget – every category including the bridal gifts, wedding cake, gown, tux, limos, wedding favors, wedding photographer/videographer, etc. etc. etc. But, for the parents who are reading this, there is good news. Because most brides and grooms wed much older than ever (average for brides – 24, grooms – 26), most couples pay for their own wedding and reception. Actually, a full 70% pay for their entire wedding day.

    Okay, back to setting up a budget. This is not very exciting and actually pretty boring. But, once you’ve become engaged, you will have romantic thoughts of bridal showers, engagement parties, wedding gowns/tux, honeymoon, and of course, the bridal shower favors, and unique wedding favors! We’re sure, you’re not at all excited about sitting down with your future life mate and discussing how much this is going to cost both of you. That can take the wind out of the most exciting wedding plans! But, honestly, this budget should be set up before $1.00 is spent. If you do not set up a budget, you will end up spending two to three times what you planned on.

    First things first. Decide how much you can spend, whether you have the cash, need to charge certain items or whether or not you both feel to take out a loan and then pay it off with the (fingers crossed) large financial gifts you’ll receive.

    Secondly, you HAVE to decide on a theme. If you don’t, then you will be tempted to make impulse buys, and your budget will begin to soar. Not to mention that your wedding will also look like every other wedding that you’ve gone to, and sworn up and down that yours will NEVER be like that!

    Thirdly, if you don’t set a budget and do not decide on a theme, then the day after you get married, you/your fianc?/parents/friends, etc. will all be tempted to book the banquet hall, run out and buy a wedding dress, etc. Usually when these impulse decisions are made, there is much regret, and you soon find that you are stuck with something you never really wanted.

    Now, down to basics. The wedding reception will account for about 50% of your wedding budget. Be careful! Choose where you will have your reception wisely! Once you place money down, you usually will lose it if you decide to cancel. Also, after you narrow down your choices, be VERY careful! Always ask what is included –

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    re reading this, there is good news. Because most brides and grooms wed much older than ever (average for brides – 24, grooms – 26), most couples pay for their own wedding and reception. Actually, a full 70% pay for their entire wedding day.

    Okay, back to setting up a budget. This is not very exciting and actually pretty boring. But, once you’ve become engaged, you will have romantic thoughts of bridal showers, engagement parties, wedding gowns/tux, honeymoon, and of course, the bridal shower favors, and unique wedding favors! We’re sure, you’re not at all excited about sitting down with your future life mate and discussing how much this is going to cost both of you. That can take the wind out of the most exciting wedding plans! But, honestly, this budget should be set up before $1.00 is spent. If you do not set up a budget, you will end up spending two to three times what you planned on.

    First things first. Decide how much you can spend, whether you have the cash, need to charge certain items or whether or not you both feel to take out a loan and then pay it off with the (fingers crossed) large financial gifts you’ll receive.

    Secondly, you HAVE to decide on a theme. If you don’t, then you will be tempted to make impulse buys, and your budget will begin to soar. Not to mention that your wedding will also look like every other wedding that you’ve gone to, and sworn up and down that yours will NEVER be like that!

    Thirdly, if you don’t set a budget and do not decide on a theme, then the day after you get married, you/your fianc?/parents/friends, etc. will all be tempted to book the banquet hall, run out and buy a wedding dress, etc. Usually when these impulse decisions are made, there is much regret, and you soon find that you are stuck with something you never really wanted.

    Now, down to basics. The wedding reception will account for about 50% of your wedding budget. Be careful! Choose where you will have your reception wisely! Once you place money down, you usually will lose it if you decide to cancel. Also, after you narrow down your choices, be VERY careful! Always ask what is included –

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    t exciting wedding plans! But, honestly, this budget should be set up before $1.00 is spent. If you do not set up a budget, you will end up spending two to three times what you planned on.

    First things first. Decide how much you can spend, whether you have the cash, need to charge certain items or whether or not you both feel to take out a loan and then pay it off with the (fingers crossed) large financial gifts you’ll receive.

    Secondly, you HAVE to decide on a theme. If you don’t, then you will be tempted to make impulse buys, and your budget will begin to soar. Not to mention that your wedding will also look like every other wedding that you’ve gone to, and sworn up and down that yours will NEVER be like that!

    Thirdly, if you don’t set a budget and do not decide on a theme, then the day after you get married, you/your fianc?/parents/friends, etc. will all be tempted to book the banquet hall, run out and buy a wedding dress, etc. Usually when these impulse decisions are made, there is much regret, and you soon find that you are stuck with something you never really wanted.

    Now, down to basics. The wedding reception will account for about 50% of your wedding budget. Be careful! Choose where you will have your reception wisely! Once you place money down, you usually will lose it if you decide to cancel. Also, after you narrow down your choices, be VERY careful! Always ask what is included –

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    Thirdly, if you don’t set a budget and do not decide on a theme, then the day after you get married, you/your fianc?/parents/friends, etc. will all be tempted to book the banquet hall, run out and buy a wedding dress, etc. Usually when these impulse decisions are made, there is much regret, and you soon find that you are stuck with something you never really wanted.

    Now, down to basics. The wedding reception will account for about 50% of your wedding budget. Be careful! Choose where you will have your reception wisely! Once you place money down, you usually will lose it if you decide to cancel. Also, after you narrow down your choices, be VERY careful! Always ask what is included – cake, bartenders, waiters, security people, valet parking, coat room attendant etc. There are many hidden costs here that can send your wedding budget soaring. Okay, now that I’ve convinced you to draw up a budget, let’s get started. Come up with a total budget figure. Then use these percentages as a guideline.

    Wedding reception = 50%
    Bride’s attire = 10%
    Photography/videography = 10%
    Music = 10%
    Flowers = 10%
    Invitations/postage = 4%
    Other expenses = 6%

    Please understand, this is an AVERAGE. Some couples choose to spend more on the reception and less on flowers. Or less on the reception and more on the honeymoon. Below, is the above percentages broken down into categories. If you make this into a list, and decide how much you will spend on each area, you will insure that your budget will stay in line.

    Wedding Parties: Engagement, Bridesmaid’s Lunch, Rehearsal Dinner, Bridal Shower, Bridal Shower Favors

    Stationary: Wedding Invitations, (Announcements, Thank You Cards, Reply Cards), Stamps, Calligraphy (if desired)

    Bridal Attire: Wedding Dress, Headpiece/Veil, Shoes, Accessories, Undergarments, Hairdresser, Make-up, Nails, Pedicure, Trousseau, Alterations

    Photography/Videography: Formal Portraits, Engagment, Wedding and Reception, Wedding Album, Parents’ Albums, Extra Prints, Videographer of Wedding

    Flowers: Ceremony Arrangements, Unity Candle (Optional), Bride’s Bouquet, Groom’s Boutonniere, Bridesmaids/Groomsmen, Mothers’ Corsages, Reception Arrangements

    Reception: Food/Caterer, Drinks, Wedding Cake, Facility Rental, Place Cards, Wedding Favors, Decorations, Tips

    Music/Entertainment: Ceremony, DJ or Band

    Transportation: Limousines, Parking, Valet Parking

    Gifts: Maid/Matron of Honor, Bridesmaids/Flower Girls, Bride’s Parents, Groom’s Parents

    Fees: Church/Ceremony, Officiant

    Miscellaneous: Wedding Planner (Optional), Bridal Toss (Confetti, Bubbles, etc.), Bridal Shower Favors, Monogrammed Items, Cake Accessories (Knife, Top, etc.), Hotel Accomodations, Guest Book/Pen, Champagne Flutes (Monogrammed Optional), Garter

    Honeymoon: Travel (Airplane, etc.), Cruise, Accommodations, Enjoyment Money, Rental Car DON’T CANCEL THE WEDDING! (thought you’d need a laugh at this point!)

    You can cut all of the “non-essentials” from the above list. Or cut out a few of the guests you really didn’t want to invite anyway! Remember, PLAN before you buy. Decide on a THEME before you go into a binding contract for a banquet hall. DO NOT buy on impulse.

    One last word to the wise. This is your wedding. Enjoy it. Hopefully it will be the last time you do this. So enjoy the moments. Even when it gets crazy, and you feel you’ve gotten in over your head financially. This too shall pass.

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