{"id":8459,"date":"2023-06-04T16:46:18","date_gmt":"2023-06-04T21:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridestlouis.com\/?p=8459"},"modified":"2023-09-03T13:29:45","modified_gmt":"2023-09-03T18:29:45","slug":"wedding-planning-the-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridestlouis.com\/wedding-planning-the-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Planning \u2013 The Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

Both you and your fianc\u00e9 have determined your priorities and you have made a decision on the money that can be allocated toward your wedding, and where those funds will come from.\u00a0 The next part is to create a budget based on your priorities.\u00a0 You have probably heard that the average wedding is over $28K, and if your funds in no way match this amount, don\u2019t fret.\"Wedding<\/p>\n

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The following page is a budget worksheet \u00a0that lists the breakdown of various wedding expenses by category.\u00a0 \u00a0You will see for example that 50% is allocated to the reception venue, 6% to music, 6% to bridal gown, etc.\u00a0 That amount is \u201cthe average\u201d that is spent on each portion of the wedding.\u00a0 But that may not be YOUR average.\u00a0 Go back to your priorities.\u00a0\u00a0 If you both agree that you love good music, then\u00a0 pencil in a higher percentage on that line.\u00a0 Perhaps spending thousands for a dress you will wear only once is not a big thing, so adjust the percentage on that line accordingly.\u00a0 Percentages should equal 100%.<\/p>\n

In addition, after you penciled in figures, there could be changes.\u00a0 For example, let\u2019s say you figured on $1000.00 for your site fee and officiant, but the site fee was included complimentary with the venue, and your cost is just $250 for your officiant.\u00a0 You can move that $750.00 to another category.\u00a0 \u00a0Your budget is a guide to total expenses and allows you to stay within your total funds available.<\/p>\n

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HOW TO CREATE YOUR BUDGET WORKSHEET<\/strong><\/p>\n