Determining your Budget
Planning your wedding is such an exciting time filled with love, joy and a handful of decisions to be made. However, let's be real, weddings can be an expensive journey so it's essential to establish a realistic budget to work with. In this blog, let's explore and dive into a few key factors to consider when finding the budget for your wedding.Define Your Priorities:
Before finding out your budget, sit down with your partner and define your priorities for your Wedding day. What are some of the elements that matter most to both you to. This might be a dream venue, a renowned catering service, or a specific photography style. Once you Identify your priorities it will help narrow down your budget more effectively. Here's a "rough" price range for vendors in New Zealand 2024:Photographer: $3,000 - $6,000
Videographer: $3,500 - $7,000
Venue (Ceremony + Reception): $10,000 - $30,000
Florist: $500 - $2,000
Hair & Make-Up Artist: $500 - $2,500
Celebrant/ MC: $500 - $1,500
DJ/ Band: $1,000 - $4,000
Wedding Dress: $1,000 - $3,500
Wedding Suit/ Tux: $500 - $1,500
Wedding Rings: $1,000 - $3,000 (per ring)
Wedding Cake: $500 - $2,000
Guest List and Venue:
The number of your friends and family play a huge role for the venue your choose. A smaller guest list may allow for more lavish spending on other vendors for your day. While a larger guest list might require a more conservative approach. Be mindful of the venue's location, as it can affect costs as well. Here's a "rough" price range for a guest to be fed at your venue in New Zealand 2024:x1 Guest: $50 - $250 (inc. Canapé, Dinner, dessert, etc…)
DIY Vs. Professional Services:
Another factor to consider is weather you implement D.I.Y. (do-it-yourself) solutions without compromising the quality of the compromise. While some aspects of your wedding can be handled personally, certain services, such as photography and videography often require professional expertise. I recommend finding a balance between your D.I.Y. compromises and hiring reputable vendors.
Planning your wedding involves considering factors about what you want your special day to look like and be and then making decisions around these choices to set a realistic budget. By considering your priorities and researching costs you'll be able to create a memorable and beautiful wedding day without "breaking the bank." I hope these budgeting tips and tricks help you create the wedding of your dreams.