Your budget dictates your venue, guest list and just about everything else, so it’s a huge thing to consider. These posts will help you crunch the numbers
When it comes to your wedding budget, a whole chunk can quickly be chewed up by the food cost involved. The more guests you have, the more mouths to feed. Luckily there are ways to trim the reception food costs and utilize wedding food ideas on a budget which is a great way to bring…
DIY wedding favours are a great way to shave costs from your budget. They’re also loved by guests, knowing that effort and attention have gone into their keepsake. Most DIY wedding favours are simple to make, can be tailored specifically to meet your theme and reflect the personality or interests of the bride and groom….
Your spending can very quickly get out of control if you don’t keep an eye on it. One minute, you’re picking up a bargain here, a deal there. The next, you’re looking at your credit card balance and thinking… how did the total get to THAT? How on earth does this happen? I know it’s…
Trying to get all your friends together can be like herding cats – freaking impossible. So imagine trying to get a few dozen mates together. You want the bulk of your nearest and dearest to make it to your wedding (or not, depending on how the budget is panning out!). So how do you go…
If you’re on the fence over whether hiring a wedding videographer should feature in your budget, read on. A wedding videographer can capture moments unlike those seen in a static photograph. We asked Wedding videographer Kara Jane Visuals for her thoughts and sharing them with you. 5 Reasons Why Hiring a Wedding Videographer is an…
One of the biggest stressors when it comes to wedding planning (and let’s face it, life in general) is money. Figuring out how you are going to pay for your wedding (or who pays for the wedding) isn’t much fun – your wedding budget is not exactly the most glamourous fun part of planning a…
Alcohol is one of the most expensive wedding day costs, with wedding bar options being one of the most hotly contested topics. Many feel like an open bar is a must and that getting guests to pay for their own drinks is rude, or a sign that the hosts are party-poopers. However, there are a…
When I shared my wedding budget a couple of weeks ago, I knew it would be popular. It’s one of those topics everyone wants to know about, but not many people share. But the popularity let me to wonder what else I could do, to help couples with their wedding budgets? So today’s post is sharing advice from nearly-married and…
I regularly ask my Southern Bride Community – “what’s the biggest challenge you’re facing in your wedding planning right now“… the answers can vary, but it’s not usual to hear: “Trying to stick to a budget” “Nervous about finding stuff within budget” “MONEY” “I’m having budget issues” “Everything costs way more than I budgeted for” “Just…
If you’re opting to go the traditional route, and the bride’s parents have offered to pay for the wedding, you might be thinking the groom’s parents get off scot-free and don’t have to pay a thing… but they are actually expected to cover some costs. On the other hand, perhaps you’re looking to appeal to your parent’s…