Villa Tuscana Events

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Your guest count will directly affect: Venue size and availability Catering costs Seating arrangements Overall budget Discuss Your Wedding Budget and Funding Options Your wedding budget is one of the most important aspects of planning. Your wedding website for additional information and digital RSVPs.

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Lovely Day Events

MARCH 24, 2023

One question I get asked all the time is how to get the most out of a wedding budget, what to splurge on, what to skip, and what is a must-have. One of my favorite clients described her Calistoga wedding as “bougie on a budget” and she used quite a few of these tips for a wedding day that was beautiful, memorable, and unique to them.

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Sweet Gardenia Weddings

JULY 19, 2022

Not about their taste, wedding budget, size, vendor decisions, or personalities, it's extremely tacky and let's everyone know how you'll be talked about when you leave the room. Are you allowed a wedding rehearsal onsite the day before? I was mortified for them and wished it would stop.

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Peerspace

MARCH 2, 2025

Its essential to sync your venue payment terms with your overall wedding budget. Does the venue have areas for both the ceremony and reception? For outdoor ceremonies and receptions, weather can be unpredictable. Some venues reward off-season or weekday bookings with significant discounts. Are there payment plan options?

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One Oake

APRIL 28, 2021

but think carefully about what shoes you will wear and if you would prefer to have two for ceremony and reception then do it. Also if your budget for flowers is tight, dont forget to speak to your florist about repurposing your flowers , maybe using the altar arrangements from the ceremony to an entrance piece for the reception.

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Souvenir Weddings & Events

APRIL 29, 2020

This checklist is made specifically for couples who are getting married abroad, are having a destination wedding or have a lot of guests living abroad, but it can be used for any kind of wedding/elopement or celebration! Maybe you have to pay for the wedding yourself, or your families will help you. Who should give a speech?

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Pleasantdale Château

MARCH 13, 2025

Weddings have long been synonymous with weekendsSaturday ceremonies, Friday night welcome parties, and Sunday brunches. But a new trend is shaking up the industry: weekday weddings. Pleasantdale Chateau offers couples the ability to craft an experience that breaks free from the conventional wedding mold.

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Joy

JANUARY 9, 2024

Before you start planning to send elaborate handcrafted invitations specially delivered by white doves, let’s first take a look at how much wedding invitations cost. Understanding the factors that can impact your final price and considering some ways to save will help you keep your wedding budget in check.

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Peerspace

MARCH 20, 2025

Budget Questions Lets be honestwe want it all, but we have a budget! Floral budgets for weddings typically begin at 15% of the total wedding budget, though they can increase depending on factors such as the season, choice of flowers, labor expenses, and the complexity of the design.

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Peerspace

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

And how do you keep everything balanced while sticking to your wedding budget? These are the VIPs: the must-have guests who play key roles in the ceremony or have been deeply involved in the planning process. Whats the etiquette for including extended family, out-of-town guests, or plus-ones?

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Junebug Weddings

JULY 10, 2024

Set a Budget Before diving head first into wedding planning, you’ll need to have a clear understanding of your wedding budget. Ensure you hire an officiant who’s legally authorized to perform the ceremony. Purchase Wedding Bands Wedding bands are symbols of your marriage.

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Junebug Weddings

APRIL 18, 2024

The cost of hiring a wedding florist can vary widely depending on various factors, including your location, the season, the complexity of your floral arrangements, and the florist’s experience and reputation. On average, couples typically allocate about 8-10% of their total wedding budget to flowers and decor.

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In the Details Wedding Planning

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It's critical to establish open lines of communication with your vendors and to be open about your budget and expectations as early on in the planning process as possible. Budgeting for Your San Diego Wedding Setting a wedding budget is one of the most important steps in the planning process.

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Blue Linden Weddings & Events

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Jason & Daris Photocinema captured this picturesque outdoor wedding ceremony at San Sophia Overlook in Telluride, Colorado. Floral decor by New Leaf Design Colorado Rocky Mountain weddings provide some of the most breathtaking backdrops and unique venues that suit any style while also making your wedding day memorable.

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LLG Events

JANUARY 18, 2023

While wedding budgets are driven by the client, wedding spend is driven by your vendors and their costs. If you do not know how much to allocate per vendor then ultimately you will not know what a realistic budget is for the vendors you desire to work with. Includes end of the night transportation.

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White Dots Weddings

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

How much does a destination wedding in Portugal cost? When we think about a wedding the first words that come to our mind is love, happiness, family, friends, fun, romantic, beautiful, food, vows, ceremony, decoration… but when you start planning your own wedding, you realize that one of the first things to think about is MONEY.

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Connor & Co.

APRIL 15, 2020

Optional tipping: Ceremony Musicians Around $20 per musician is standard. Garnet Dahlia See More Wedding Tips You Might Also Like: How Do I Budget For My Wedding? 24 Wedding Budget Busters 13 Tips for Ballin' on a Wedding Budget many of them do live off of tips.

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Lovely Day Events

MARCH 12, 2023

I’m Lindsey Nickel and I’m a local Sonoma and Napa wedding planner and the owner of Lovely Day Events. Since 2010, I have helped stylish, fun-loving couples (and their dogs) plan destination weddings. Our clients want the ceremony to be outside, the food to be outstanding, and the dance parties to be epic. 100 people?

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Joy

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Together, we’ll unravel the mysteries of floral budgets, offering insights into the average cost of wedding flowers. Understanding how their cost works within your total wedding budget guarantees that every petal you pick contributes to an unforgettable experience. Which flower arrangements do I need?

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Lovely Day Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

I’m Lindsey Nickel and I’m a local Sonoma and Napa wedding planner and the owner of Lovely Day Events. Since 2010, I have helped stylish, fun-loving couples (and their dogs) plan destination weddings. Our clients want the ceremony to be outside, the food to be outstanding, and the dance parties to be epic.

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Events by Emma Currie

AUGUST 3, 2022

Venue - Gardens House, Botanic Gardens, South Yarra About the venue Gardens House is a versatile venue surrounded by luscious green gardens, from cocktail weddings, seated dining receptions to alfresco wedding celebrations. They incorporated their close friend, Ed to play the piano, during their ceremony which was amazing.

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Weddingsr

APRIL 9, 2024

Venue Selection Selecting the perfect venue sets the stage for your dream wedding. Consider the following factors when making your decision: Determine Your Wedding Style Whether you envision an intimate garden ceremony or a grand ballroom affair, your wedding style will dictate the type of venue that suits your vision.

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In the Details Wedding Planning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Tip wedding vendors that provide great service and write thank-you notes from the heart. Here's a quick rundown of how much you should consider tipping each vendor to help you calculate your overall wedding budget. And of course, this will just serve as your guide - tip however you feel is appropriate!

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Events by Emma Currie

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

What time should we start our ceremony? Something that I find that is not taken into account is your wedding budget. Some venues only allow the reception or ceremony to commence at 5 pm for example as they are open to the public prior to that. For example, an onsite wedding ceremony and reception - 5.30

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Joy

OCTOBER 6, 2023

How to Save Money on Your Wedding Music What Should I Ask a DJ Before Booking Them? Wedding DJ FAQ Cost Factors to Consider for Your Budget Wedding budgets can be a challenge, so remember that several details can influence wedding DJ prices. What Equipment Does the DJ Provide? What Services Are Included?

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Connor & Co.

MAY 1, 2020

All the Music Bells & Whistles Your DJ or band is going to help set the stage for your entire wedding so I would definitely not cut it out completely, but consider most bands charge per person per hour. That can add up quickly and wreck your wedding budget. Or go with that DJ and let him/her play your ceremony and reception.

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Events by Emma Currie

JUNE 13, 2023

Remember, everyone is in a different financial situation, and both of you know what your realistic budget looks like. Your venue will determine the majority of your wedding budget, so start looking at venues to see what their cost is - ceremony cost, reception cost, per head cost, minimum spend, etc.

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Dream Catcher Wedding

JULY 29, 2020

If I had to name the single decision that will probably have the biggest impact on how eco-friendly your wedding day will (or will not) be, I would have to rate your wedding venue as number one. The average couple spends around 40% of their wedding budget on their venue and catering ( ,, brides.com ).

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Junebug Weddings

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Hiring a great wedding planner can help you have the wedding of your dreams, even if you’re not sure what that looks like yet. These important questions to ask before you start wedding planning will be a big help too. Still unsure of how to tailor a budget that’s right for you? Image by Rouse & Fable 7.

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The Wedding Planner LA

APRIL 22, 2020

Wedding day is right around the corner! A ceremony rehearsal is almost always necessary in order to get the bridal party and family members on the same page about how the ceremony, and the day as a whole, will run. Rehearsal dinner typically occurs directly following the ceremony rehearsal.

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One Oake

MARCH 12, 2021

When planning your wedding you may speak to some suppliers and get invoices that have some additional costs on them that you weren't considering and hadn't included in your wedding budget. This cost could range from a few hundred to a few thousand pounds extra on top of your budget so please make sure you check!

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Greenmyna

MAY 9, 2022

Many outdoor venues have built-in décor which works very well for weddings or events, reducing décor requirements. One may even like to consider a temple, gurudwara, or church wedding according to the beliefs of the couple. For smaller ceremonies, many opted to buy their clothes from thrift stores or used rental clothing.

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Greenmyna

MAY 9, 2022

Many outdoor venues have built-in décor which works very well for weddings or events, reducing décor requirements. One may even like to consider a temple, gurudwara, or church wedding according to the beliefs of the couple. For smaller ceremonies, many opted to buy their clothes from thrift stores or used rental clothing.

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Joy

AUGUST 25, 2023

Wedding photography can help you fill in those holes. It’s important to factor photography into your total wedding budget. But like everything else that comes with wedding planning, it helps to know what you’re budgeting for. Location matters, as does the size of your ceremony.

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Ethical Weddings

JANUARY 4, 2021

Micro-Weddings Are Less Expensive The micro-weddings we’ve been seeing in 2020 cost between $3,000 and $10,000. This is well below the national average wedding budget. Micro-Weddings Are Inclusive Now more than ever, couples are ousting tradition to personalize their wedding ceremony and reception.

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Willow and Rust

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Even if you want a new wedding dress then consider renting your accessories, designer shoes and bag, or even an outfit for your pre wedding celebrations. Be selective with your guest-list One of the fastest ways you can blow your wedding budget is by letting your guest list get out of hand. Photo: EKR Pictures 5.

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Events by Emma Currie

MAY 19, 2022

Provide water, ice and shade for your guests at your ceremony location especially from October through to March. Use a wedding website and streamline those RSVP’s - give all the details to your guests through a wedding website.

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