Wedding Planning Services

Budgeting for your Wedding

Budgeting for your wedding might seem like a daunting task, but valuable time spent at the start will ensure you allocate the budget according to what is important to you both and help you to avoid potential pitfalls.

Remember, planning your wedding should be an enjoyable and fun experience. We are on hand to help you manage everything or we can come in at any point during the course of planning, whether it’s just to get you started or to help you find an all important supplier such as a florist or photographer.

Our simple 5 step plan shows you what to budget for and how to keep a check on your numbers.

Step 1

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Prepare your budget detailing all areas of expenditure.

  • Decide on how many guests you would like to invite
  • Venue cost (including any hire costs)
  • Food and beverages for the entire event
  • Allowance for accommodation for the wedding party
    and guests
  • Accommodation for the Wedding eve and wedding night
  • Wedding Dress and accessories
  • Brides-maids dresses and accessories
  • Invitations/Stationery
  • Entertainment
  • Photographer
  • Videographer
  • Flowers
  • Wedding Cake
  • Make-up Artist/s
  • Hairdresser/s
  • Grooms outfit and hire costs for Grooms men
  • Wedding cars
  • Cars and transport for guests
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding Rings
  • Wedding favours and gifts for the Ushers, Bridesmaids,
    Mother of the Bride and Grooms Mother
  • Wedding insurance
  • Master of Ceremonies (if desired)
  • Tips
  • Miscellaneous items including fireworks, ice-sculpture etc

Step 2

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Obtain quotes and negotiate with suppliers and amend budget

Step 3

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Diarise reminders for payments to be made.

Step 4

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Review guest numbers and if necessary, review any luxury items of expenditure to comply with your budget figure.

Step 5

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Review budget figures monthly to avoid any financial stresses.

Please call the Only Weddings team on 01494 727456 to discuss your requirements.