| Tips
& Ideas For Organising Your Wedding
The
Budget
There is perhaps no piece of wedding planning
more important than the wedding budget. This
one thing alone controls more wedding decisions than everything
else put together.
As you consider your big day please remember
that certain times of the year may be more expensive than
others.
For example, the most expensive time of
the year to buy flowers is Valentine's Day and if you are
planning a Christmas wedding you need to consider that most
entertainers and caterers are booked for this season up to
18 months ahead.
Times are changing, but traditionally
the family of the bride has paid for the majority of the wedding
ceremony and reception. While many weddings still continue
to be financed this way, it is becoming increasingly more
common for the wedding costs to be shared between both sets
of parents. It is also not uncommon nowadays for the bride
and groom to help contribute towards their wedding expenses
or in some cases even pay the total bill.
Traditional
Financing of Your Wedding
| BRIDE |
BRIDE'S
FAMILY |
GROOM |
GROOM'S
FAMILY |
| Groom's
ring |
The
reception |
Bride's
ring |
Rehearsal
dinner |
| Groom's
gift |
Wedding
Dress |
Bride's
gift |
Marriage
licence |
| Bridesmaids'
gifts |
Bridesmaids
Dresses |
Invitations |
Gifts
for groomsmen |
| Personal
stationery |
Ceremony
site costs |
Photographer
and photos |
Accommodation
for groomsmen |
| Accommodation
for bridesmaids |
Bridesmaids'
bouquets |
Bridal
cars |
Mothers'
corsages |
| |
Bridesmaids'
luncheon |
Bride's
bouquet |
Minister/celebrant
fees |
| |
Ceremony
flowers |
|
Honeymoon
|
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Videotaping |
|
Bachelor
dinner or 'stag party' |
In some instances the easiest way to arrange
the budget is to decide who is paying for what, and then get
the account sent directly to the people concerned.
Three Points to Remember
1. The cheapest isn't necessarily the worst,
or the most expensive the best. Obtain quotes and references,
and go with what feels right.
2. Make a realistic budget and stick to
it: you don't want to be paying off your wedding for the next
five years.
3. If your friends are real friends they
will come to celebrate your wedding with you, no matter how
much money you can afford to spend on the reception and extras.
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Location
The perfect venue
Budget
Who pays what?
Frequently
Asked
Wedding Questions
Who Sits
Where?
Seating arrangements
The Music
A selection of classical and contemporary ideas
Gifts
Who gets one?
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