How To Plan Your Wedding on a Budget?

New York City NY

22 July, 2021

1:25 PM

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For most people, planning a wedding is one of the biggest life events, and the excitement is unreal until the numbers start rolling in. That’s when you realize the classy reception you had in mind may turn into a backyard BBQ with family and close friends. To succeed at planning your wedding on a budget, you’ll need to tally up your savings, record everything on a spreadsheet, and be prepared to make meaningful but painful budget cuts. This is hard work, and it can be even more challenging when you’re looking at a limited budget. What Is a Realistic Budget for a Wedding? The average cost of a wedding stands at a whopping $19,000. And this amount does not include the honeymoon! However, people toned down after the COVID-19 pandemic to smaller, close-knit weddings. With just $500, you can settle for a city hall wedding and still buy drinks and lunch for a few people. You can also spring for a rustic wedding that will set you back $7,000 or less. This option will end up in a decent ceremony and reception, plus a few luxuries like dress and tuxedo rentals. Things You Can Do To Save Money on Your Wedding Count Your Money You want to start by counting all the money you can spend on the wedding. And this amount will determine the type of event you’ll have. But this is not as simple as taking a quick look at your account balances and hitting the add button. You need to spare at least three months of living expenses plus a little more just in case something goes wrong. Ideally, avoid loans and don’t rely on contributions from friends and family. You would rather take a longer time to save up the money or go for a cheaper wedding. Determine the Type of Wedding That Fits in Your Budget You’ve probably seen hundreds of weddings on TV and Pinterest, so you know what you want. The key is to stay within the budget by avoiding any unnecessary things. For example, you don’t have to hire an expensive car or spend thousands on decor. While these might be the things your guests talk about the most, going over budget will only hurt you in the long run. Involve Your Significant Other Sometimes, you might not share the same enthusiasm for a wedding as your partner. And that often ends with one person making all the decisions. But that’s not how to plan your wedding. You would rather hire an experienced event planner to do all the heavy lifting. These professionals will involve both of you every step of the way, and that will give you an idea of how your better half handles pressure. It is also a great way to get the best bang for your buck. Track Your Spending Tracking your spending is the only way to stay on the straight, narrow path. And this can be as simple as creating a spreadsheet with Estimated, Modified and Final columns. All the quotes go into the estimated queue, your preferred services go to the modify section, and any paid amounts go to final. Island Event Planners 528 City Island Ave Floor 2 The Bronx, NY 10464 (800) 550-1988 [email protected] https://islandeventplanners.com/