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The
first step to creating a sensible wedding budget is to discuss with your
fiancé what type of wedding you both want. Do you want a large ceremony,
or will it be small and personal with only close family members and
friends? Will it be a formal or informal wedding? What are the most
important factors of your wedding that you would like to spend the most
money on?
With a large ceremony, you
may want to have a smaller reception. On the other hand, a smaller
ceremony might require a larger reception. For a formal wedding, you
will need to spend a lot of money on a nice location and attire, while
an informal wedding would allow you to spend much less in those areas.
Maybe you and your fiancé
want a really nice cake, so you are
willing to downplay the decorations, for example. These are all
determining factors on how you can budget your wedding.
You also need to take a look
at all of your sources of income or help from family, to find out what
you will be able to afford. It is best to plan at least a year ahead and
save up a certain amount each month for your wedding. Be sure to place
it in a separate savings account so it won't end up somewhere else by
accident. Openly discuss with both sets of parents how they will be able
to contribute, and place any monetary funds in the savings account as
well.
Make a list of all the
expenses you will have and who will cover what. Include everything from
the bridal gown to the cost of sending out the invitations. This is also
the time to talk with contributing family members about having a wedding
consultant or event planner.
Discuss with your fiancé
what type of theme you want to
have, if any.
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