Today I am working on budgets for a number of my clients, and wanted to take a moment to discuss the importance of Budget when planning your wedding or event.
The very first plan should be your budget. If many people are contributing, you need to know what your financial investment will be. Big or Small - nothing will blow a budget faster than Not Having One.
That's right. Don't run out and buy a dress.... don't run out and book a venue. You must have a budget, and a plan(er) before you start signing things, or you will find yourself settling for things that aren't quite what you pictured when you dreamt of the party.
Often I meet with future brides who come to me with a budget, comfortable yet modest. They tell me that they already purchased a dress, and it cost $2,500, they booked a photographer at $3,000 and a venue at $5,000. But they never thought about how those amounts affected their budget, and their dream of XYZ reception. Or that their venue didn't include tables and chairs, or required an additional food and beverage minimum purchase (which the rental does not count towards)... This is where having a planner at the begining would be beneficial. Our staff can help set up your budget, find the perfect dress with a professional dress consultation (Couture Wedding Dress designs available as well)and make sure your vendors compare apples to apples when making a selection.