The Road to Marriage

JANUARY 24, 2025

I recently had a couple come to me with dreams of a lavish wedding, only to realize their budget was a fraction of what they expected. They had heard that planners typically charge five to ten percent of the wedding budget, but with only $50,000 to work with, they quickly realized that wasn’t feasible for full-service planning.

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Elegante by Michelle J

JANUARY 21, 2025

Should you use your wedding planners recommended suppliers for your wedding? Image from Natalie and Marc’s wedding – photography by Alex Wysocki, featured on Smashing The Glass Why do you need a wedding planner? Find out more. Removing the overwhelm.

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Shubh Muhurat Luxury Weddings

MARCH 18, 2024

That is why it could prove very advantageous to consult such the best wedding planners of India. The assistance of an experienced wedding planner will be your right hand in navigating the financial maze that comes with a wedding budget. The post Creating Your Wedding Budget: Tips and Tricks for Every Couple.

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Big Apple Bride Events

JULY 11, 2018

These are the recommended percentages for each category: Reception: 48-50% Ceremony: 2-3% Photography/Videography: 10-12% Entertainment/Music: 8-10% Attire: 8-10% Flowers: 8-10% Stationery: 2-3% Wedding Rings: 2-3% Parking/Transportation: 2-3% Gifts: 2-3% Miscellaneous: 8% To avoid stress, allot 5% of your budget for a "just-in-case" fund.

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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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Busy Bee's Events

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Try to also keep this in mind when attending friend’s weddings or when you have family members consistently calling/texting asking wedding questions that frankly don’t need an immediate answer because the wedding is nowhere near in time and the family can wait until you update your wedding website with helpful wedding information.

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One Oake

APRIL 28, 2021

When you start your wedding planning you may come to realise that things are a lot more expensive that you initially thought and it may be time to cut back on some of those 'traditional' elements that you aren't too interested in and save some money so you can put it towards a supplier or element you really want to include.

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Junebug Weddings

JULY 10, 2024

Image by Matlai Photography. There are many benefits to choosing a small wedding. Opting for a micro wedding or elopement can also significantly reduce your wedding planning tasks. Set a Budget Before diving head first into wedding planning, you’ll need to have a clear understanding of your wedding budget.

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Lovely Day Events

MARCH 12, 2023

Arrowood Photography Congratulations you’re engaged! One of the first things you probably did (after texting your BFF) was to start looking at Sonoma and Napa wedding venues online. Wedding venues offer a variety of information in different formats, which makes it challenging to compare them all. Suzanne Karp Photography 3.

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Joy

AUGUST 25, 2023

Wedding photography costs can range from as low as $1,000 to upwards of $10,000+. From your wedding venue to your wedding registry , it can feel like everything should take top billing on your priority list. Wedding photography can help you fill in those holes.

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Connor & Co.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Photography: Camille Leigh Photography Planning & Florals: Connor & Co. Micro Weddings in 2021 First, I bet you’re wondering, “What even is a micro wedding?” or “Isn’t micro wedding just a fancier name for an elopement?” That's what a mirror wedding is for!! Is a micro wedding the same as eloping?

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Connor & Co.

APRIL 15, 2020

Do I need to tip my wedding vendors? Everbloom Design - Phillip Van Zandt Photography Such a loaded question. Thanks for asking a wedding vendor if you should tip wedding vendors! ;) Jokes aside, I do try to be as unbiased as possible and play the devil’s advocate. DJ A $100 tip or 10% is usually fair.

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Junebug Weddings

MARCH 8, 2024

Image by Just Jess Photography Buying a used wedding dress can be a savvy way to save money without compromising on style for your big day. Wedding dress sizing is drastically different than street clothes, so focus less on the number and more on the measurements and how it’s going to make you feel.

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Lovely Day Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Suzanne Karp Photography First off, congratulations, you’re getting married! You picked one of the most gorgeous and desirable destinations for your wedding. The number one question I get is: How much does a Napa Valley wedding cost? Or for couples getting married in Sonoma: How much does a Sonoma wedding cost?

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Willow and Rust

APRIL 9, 2024

Photo: Gail Secker Photography As you begin your Wedding Planning Journey, the first and probably most important step is to set your budget. Below are my top 7 reasons why you need a wedding budget. Below are my top 7 reasons why you need a wedding budget. Photo: Gail Secker Photography 7.

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Junebug Weddings

AUGUST 16, 2024

As a rule of thumb, most couples allocate about 8-10% of their overall wedding budget toward flowers, but every wedding is different. One of the best things you can do when you first start wedding planning is figure out your top three priorities–whether that’s photography, fashion, venue, florals, etc.

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Willow and Rust

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Whilst it may not be the most exciting part of wedding planning, deciding on your budget early on is essential for ensuring that your special day is both beautiful and financially manageable. Below are my top 7 reasons why you need a wedding budget. Photo: Gail Secker Photography ,1.Ge

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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.

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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

MAY 10, 2023

Matt & Donnie’s outdoor wedding was captured by 1001 Angles Photography at Army Navy Country Club VA. Planning a wedding can be an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming, especially when it comes to budgeting. It's easy for costs to spiral out of control if you're not careful.

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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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Lovely Day Events

JUNE 10, 2024

If this sounds like you , you’re in the right place, so you might want to learn more about our wedding planning services. Who has photos at your wedding venue? Getting a referral from your wedding planner can provide reassurance about the photographer's quality and professionalism before you even reach out to them.

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Blue Linden Weddings & Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Our number one tip is to find an experienced wedding planner who is familiar with the venues (local or even a destination wedding venue if that’s what you dream of for your wedding day.) This outdoor wedding at Highlands Ranch Mansion was captured by Elevate Photography.

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Junebug Weddings

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Recommended Reading: Creative Engagement Announcements Image by Map + Compass Photography 3. ” you’re probably ready to jump into planning your dream wedding. 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.

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Blue Linden Weddings & Events

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As a wedding planner, I've seen more engagement and wedding rings than I can count. Image captured by Sara Kempers Photography with Flowers by A Florae. The bottom line is that synthetic stones have the quality and appearance of a natural stone, are budget-friendly, and are environmentally sustainable.

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Events by Emma Currie

AUGUST 3, 2022

I’m so grateful to them both to allow me to share their day with so many incredible images captured by their photographer, APL Photography. These large festoon lights were the perfect amount of light for their outdoor wedding reception. It’s definitely something that you want to allocate money in your wedding budget for.

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Brittany Allen Photography

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Step 2: Book Your Caterer, Photographer, Videographer, and Entertainment The next step is to locate those “big” vendors – the ones that will also take up a good portion of your wedding budget and/or be with you the majority of the day.

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Connor & Co.

MAY 1, 2020

Mary Kate Steele Photography 1. A Weekend Wedding That beautiful Saturday wedding you always dreamed of can be just as beautiful on a weekday! Think about it… planning a weekday wedding could not only save you a lot of cash on your venue but also on your honeymoon airfare! Elizabeth Hoard Photography 8.

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Lovely Day Events

MARCH 1, 2023

If this sounds like you , you’re in the right place, so you might want to learn more about our wedding planning services. Britt Rene Photography Make a wedding guest list How to decide who to invite to your wedding First thing first, make a guest list so that you have a general idea of how many people will be attending your wedding.

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Junebug Weddings

APRIL 4, 2024

Establishing a budget early on and exploring various options within your price range is crucial to finding the perfect balance between quality and affordability. Recommended Reading: How to Create the Best Wedding Budget for You and Your Partner Where to Buy Wedding Bands?

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Junebug Weddings

JANUARY 16, 2024

This critical piece of information will guide you throughout the vendor search, whether you’re hiring a local photographer in that area or bringing in a photographer to capture your wedding in the chosen destination. Destination Wedding 2. Determine how much you’re willing to spend in each major wedding category.

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Lovely Day Events

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Milou & Olin Photography Whether you’re having your Napa wedding or planning a destination wedding to an exotic locale, there are many more events than just your big day to consider. How Much Does a Napa Valley Wedding Cost? Dress Code The dress code here can be a bit casual.

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Availed

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Planning your wedding doesn’t have to be stressful, you just need to take it one step at a time. Photography by Empiria Studios. Set a wedding budget you can actually stick to. Before you can plan your dream wedding, you have to set a realistic budget. We can help with that!

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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. These would also all be additional costs, check with the point of contact what is included in the hire price you are paying.

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LLG Events

JANUARY 25, 2023

Metropolitan Museum of Art - Midtown This New York staple is a great option if you are looking for timeless elegance… and if you have an unlimited wedding budget! Learn more about our event planning and venue planning services here. F&B Starting Price - $425.00

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Peerspace

MAY 16, 2024

Hourly rentals are easier on your wedding budget The average person planning a wedding has to work within a defined budget, and of course that includes the cost of the venue. After all, the venue is often one of the biggest costs for a wedding. Then keep reading to learn more about what it has to offer.

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Junebug Weddings

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We know that the budget and the wedding size might not be the most fun topic of conversation, but they are the foundation of your wedding planning. To make things a little easier on you, we’ve developed a free wedding budget tool where you can keep track of your expenses, vendor information, payment details, and more.

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