As you begin the exciting journey of planning your dream wedding, one of the first—and most important—steps is establishing a realistic budget. At Moonlight Planning, we understand that budgeting can feel overwhelming, which is why we’re here to provide you with expert guidance and support every step of the way.

Setting Your Budget Goals:

Before diving into the specifics of your wedding budget, take some time to sit down with your partner and discuss your financial goals and priorities. Consider factors such as your overall spending limit, any financial contributions from family members, and what aspects of your wedding are most important to you. This first step is very important to making a custom budget for YOUR wedding, each couple has different wants, needs or desires for their wedding vision. Below are a few questions to keep in mind when talking about budget.

1. How large of a wedding do you want? Traditional(150-200 guests) Micro- Wedding(50-100 guests) or an Elopement(0-20 guests)
2. What are the most important design elements for your vision? Do you enjoy a lot of florals, want more minimal design elements and focus on your venue space etc.
3. Where would you like to spend the most money? Is the venue, attire, and honeymoon the most important? How about Venue, Food, and Attire? There are a million different ways to combine your top three priorities.

Allocating Your Budget:

Once you have a clear understanding of your expenses, it’s time to allocate your budget accordingly. Determine what percentage of your budget you’d like to allocate to each category, keeping in mind your priorities and preferences. It’s important to also keep in mind industry standards as well, there are many different vendors that fit almost every budget. Thinking about what payment plan may working best for you or what may be considered the standard payment plan for a specific type of vendor may also be helpful. Our team can provide insights into typical spending percentages to help guide you in this process.

Creating Your Budget Blueprint:

Armed with your budget goals and spending allocations, it’s time to create your budget blueprint. Our expert team can provide you with customizable budget templates and tools to help you track expenses, manage payments, and stay organized throughout the planning process. Check out our Budget Workbook for detailed worksheets to help you stay on top of your budget!

Schedule a Consultation:

Ready to get started on your wedding budget journey? Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help you create a customized budget plan that reflects your vision and priorities for your special day.

At Moonlight Planning, we’re committed to helping you bring your dream wedding to life while staying within your budget. Let’s work together to create a celebration that exceeds your expectations without breaking the bank.

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