A budget is absolutely essential for your wedding. In fact we believe that setting your wedding budget is one of the very first things you should do.
You have a dream wedding planned in your mind, but do you know who's going to pay for what at the wedding? Begin by reviewing your finances. Figure out how much you have, how much you can save each month, how much your parents would like to contribute or what specific things they would like to pay for. Lastly, decide how much you feel comfortable going into debt. Since married couples fight about money more than anything else, give it strong consideration before starting your marriage in debt and make certain you are both comfortable with the decision. If credit is something you feel is necessary, consider an option such as opening a new credit card just for the wedding that will earn you airline miles, cash back, or other incentives. It's a good way for you to keep track of wedding expenses, and can help you pay for your honeymoon.
Once you have determined the amount you are going to spend on your wedding it is extremely important for you to be honest and forthright with your wedding planner. This is essential for the planner to be able to adequately represent you and provide you the best service. It is important to be realistic about your budget and expectations. The wedding planner will tailor your budget to meet your most important aspects of your special day.
Since the wedding planner knows the couple's price range, she can weed out any vendor who doesn't fall within the confines of the bride and groom's budget. The wedding planner's job is to match vendors and services with the couple's budget.
