Wedding Planning Budget Priorities

OK guys...lets get down to brass tacks...weddings are expensive! Unless you have an endless bank account at your finger-tips, you will have to start making a list of priorities or "must-have" list of items for the wedding.

Every couple wants and needs differ, so have a heart to heart before any money is spend, contract is signed or wedding professional is called.

The wedding budget breaks down to a per-person cost, now whether you spend $50 or $250 per guest isn't the point as long as you know how much you can afford to spend.

Elegant touches such as champagne passed to your wedding guests as they arrive at your venue or 12 piece quartet playing during your ceremony are wants...NOT needs. The special touches can be chosen as the wedding date approaches and IF there is extra money left in the budget.

As with any major purchases; be sure to have an open line of communication about spending money during the planning process...arguing about money is no way to start a marriage. And we always suggest to our clients if you cannot afford it then you don’t need it. PLEASE do not take out a loan or drain your 401K to pay for this wedding.

A sit down discussion is very important, always be sure to be on the same page with finances; your wedding is only the start of your lives together. Be sure not to start it with debt.