How to plan a wedding budget
The usual failure is deciding on elements one at a time and discovering the total later. Allocating from a fixed number forces the trade-offs into the open while there is still room to change the plan.
What matters here
- Set the total you can spend without borrowing
- Allocate percentages to categories, then adjust
- Track deposits and final payments separately
- Keep a contingency of at least a tenth
- Record every quote with what it includes
Allocation before booking
Decide roughly what share goes to venue, food, attire, photography and everything else. The shares will move, and starting with them prevents the common outcome where the venue consumes the budget before the guest list is settled.
Deposits and finals
Most costs arrive in two parts. Track both dates, because deposits feel small and finals arrive together. A list of upcoming payments is more useful than a total spent.
Quotes with scope
Write what a quote includes next to the number: hours, covers, delivery, setup. Comparisons without scope are meaningless and the surprise charges live in the gaps.
Frequently asked questions
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