photo by Anni Graham Photography
We know, we know…nobody likes talking about money. But, when it comes time to set your wedding budget, we want you to feel totally confident so you can walk away from your spreadsheet knowing that you nailed it! That’s why we put so much time into creating wedding budget advice, tips, tricks, and tools. (Psst. You can find them all right here.)
One question we hear most frequently, whether from couples or from friends who are planning their wedding, is how to even get started creating a budget. That’s what we’re answering today! Every couple is different and every budget is different, but there are some fool-proof steps you can take to create the best wedding budget for you and your partner. Let’s get started! Set Your Priorities
Before you do anything budget-related, you and your partner have to decide your top priorities for your wedding day. Chances are you won’t be able to throw an unlimited amount of money at everything you both want, so it’s important to decide together what areas will get the most attention. We recommend you each make a list of priorities, from highest to lowest, and then share. From there, choose the top three areas you both think are most important, and plan to spend a good chunk of your budget on those areas. If you realize that none of your top three priorities matches, maybe switch to a top-two or top-four list, where each of you gets to choose one or two must-have...