Wedding Budget
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Let's face it , every bride has their own idea of what they want ( or what they don't) for their wedding.
And there comes the setting the budget nightmare...
Not to talk about choosing a wedding theme!
But let's be realistic about it, I know, sometimes reality hurts, I hear you!
You may have dreamt about that wedding in Paris, but reality is maybe you can't afford it.
It may be a silly example , but you need to know what kind of budget you have for you wedding.
It is essential so you won't have any surprises down the road.
So what do you do? Where do you start?
Take into account that about 40% to 60% will go to venue and food.
So I want you to think what the most important item in your wedding is for you.
Whether it is the dress, the decorations, the flowers or the cake, think about this as your deluxe item and splurge on it.
By splurge I mean, spend a 20% to 30 % of your budget on it.
If you spend less than that in your deluxe item: Congrats!! Now you have some extra money for the rest of your wedding!
But never, never spend more than that on one item alone.
You want your wedding to have a uniform level. For example, wearing a dress that costs 3 times the cost of your venue...not such a great idea.
Chances are you ended up with a venue way below the level of your dress because you blew your budget on the dress alone.
Don't be a victim!
Do yourself a favor and keep those rough percentages in mind.While they are not set in stone ,they will truly help you along the way.
Believe me!
Once your budget is set, don't be a victim of the upgrade trap.
I know you are looking at your screen all puzzled, but bear with me, I'll do my best to quickly explain.
You are going to see and to be offered "upgrades" by wedding proffessionals.
They know you are willing to do whatever it takes to make your day a fabulous one.
If you think the upgrade is worthy and it fits your budget, go for it by all means.
But keep your numbers always in mind, once the budget is set, try your hardest to stick to it!
Temptation will always be on your way, but I know you are a smart and savvy bride.
The best day of your life is about to come!
Live it happily and enjoy every moment of it!
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