Episode 2: How You're Going to Completely BLOW Your Wedding Budget
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In this episode I cover the top reasons couples completely blow their wedding budget plus my top tips for taking back control. Here’s a quick summary:
They never actually set an official budget in the first place
Sit down and figure out how much you actually have to spend - you need a total budget and one broken down by category!
My Free Wedding Planning 101 Workshop walks you through exactly how to create your budget and allocate it between the different categories:
2. They book a wedding venue that is too expensive
If you book an expensive venue, it is VERY hard to make it up in the other categories. Be sure you complete the workshop and worksheets above so you know exactly how much you have to spend!
Once you know your budget, my Questions to Ask Your Wedding Venue Worksheets will walk you through everything you need to know when you are booking your wedding venue. Download the Ultimate Wedding Planning Workbook to get access to them:
This 12 month printable wedding planner and organizer has everything you need to plan your wedding. You will know exactly what you need to be doing and when PLUS extensive information on booking your vendors, including all of the questions you need to be asking to be sure all of your bases are covered. It is simple and easy to follow. Combine it with the videos on the Unveiled Bride YouTube channel and it will completely replace hiring a full-service wedding planner (that’s a savings of like $5000… worth itttt)!
In the 160+ printable PDF pages you will find:
- 12 Monthly Calendar Templates
- 12 Detailed Monthly Wedding Planning Checklists
- Wedding Vision & Design Worksheets
- Wedding Budget Creation, Allocation & Tracking Worksheets
- Questions to Ask Worksheets for each vendor
- Worksheets to organize your bridal party and your vendors
- Rental, Décor and Stationery Worksheets
- Critical Wedding Day Worksheets including venue layouts, wedding day timeline, and vendor contact information so your big day runs smoothly
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3. They do much DIY
There are a lot of wedding DIY’s that can end up costing more than if you just booked a professional. Be sure you layout all of the costs before you decide whether to DIY or hire a pro!
4. They don’t set priorities up front or think about what is most important
You need to know what is important to you as soon as possible in the planning process. This way you can allocate more of your budget to these categories from items that are less important to you.
5. They invite too many guests
Each headcount can cost a lot! You aren’t only paying for your guests dinner and drinks, but also chairs, tables, place settings, cake etc. It all adds up quickly!
6. They fall into the social media comparison trap
It’s ok to scroll through weddings on Pinterest and Instagram, just be intentional when you are doing it! Know that the weddings on there can run between 6 and 7 figures - do NOT compare your wedding to those. Social media is for inspiration only.
What questions or comments do you have about this episode?! What topics would you like to see from me in my upcoming episodes:
Happy Planning!
xo Kyle