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Category Archives: Budget

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

Jan92018May 30 2018
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6 ways to find money for your wedding

by Amanda, in category Budget

Paying for your wedding is hard going if you don’t have parents that are flush with cash, or you’re trying to save for a house at the same time as plan your big day. So if you’re not lucky enough to win lotto but still want to celebrate your wedding in style, then keep reading… Read More

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Nov282017Nov 28 2017
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Who pays for a wedding in New Zealand?

by Amanda, in category Budget, Just Engaged, Wedding Planning

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… Read More

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Oct242017Jun 17 2019
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Pros & Cons of 5 Wedding Bar Options

by Amanda, in category Budget, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

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… Read More

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Aug222017May 2 2018
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Do Wedding Related Items Cost You More?

by Amanda, in category Budget, Wedding Planning

Sure, you can order a cake. It’s a wedding cake? That will be $500 extra please. Come on, who hasn’t thought that if you put the word wedding next to an item, you pay more for it? After all, it seems to be true. A wedding dress is dearer than a ball dress. Wedding reception… Read More

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Mar22017Apr 17 2018
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Supporting NZ made March

by Amanda, in category Budget

For a while now I’ve been trying to come up with the right words to explain my feelings towards buying from certain online overseas sites… yet balancing the need to stick to a wedding budget. Then last night came across this video post by KILT on Facebook and it was the final piece of the puzzle for me: It’s not… Read More

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Feb232017Nov 14 2018
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Portioning up the wedding budget

by Amanda, in category Budget, Just Engaged

One of the biggest challenges to throwing the wedding of your dreams is usually somewhat related to money. Chances are, your wedding plans will be in some way constrained by your wedding budget (or the lackthereof!). What’s the average cost of a wedding in New Zealand? It’s tricky knowing how much you might expect to spend on your… Read More

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Oct182016Oct 12 2016
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Wedding budget tips from real brides-to-be

by Amanda, in category Budget

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… Read More

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Sep202016Jun 9 2019
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My Wedding Budget – Real-life figures, my actual spend + wedding budget planner

by Amanda, in category Budget, Wedding Planning

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… Read More

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Sep12016Mar 1 2018

How much did you spend on your wedding?

by Amanda, in category Budget

It’s a question that’s as taboo as “how much was your engagement ring”… “How much did you spend on your wedding?” In the interests of keeping it real, giving helpful advice to future brides-to-be and sharing relevant information – I’m going to risk appearing nosey! If you’re planning a wedding or recently married – can you… Read More

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Jul312016Jul 9 2016
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What wedding budgets can teach you about marriage

by Amanda, in category Budget

Wedding budgets suck.  Working with your partner on developing a smart wedding budget can be stressful. But there are some great lessons that you can learn from planning a wedding together and sticking to a budget (or at least, trying to).  I do consider myself a glass-half-full kind of girl, so rather than whine about them,… Read More

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