Congratulations,
you and your soon to be partner have decided to take your relationship to
the next level and get married. This is such an exciting time. The holidays are
notoriously the most popular time to pop the question.
Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday
season is over, it's time to get planning.
The first
thing to do is to find a planner that can help you every step of the way to
avoid that unnecessary stress.
The first
question I like to ask is do you know your budget? It is very important for you
to have an idea of what you have to spend on your big day! You would be
surprised even in this economy how expensive things can be. With that being
said, one of the reasons our clients love us is that ALWAYS manage to find ways
to achieve their desires in some creative fashion without breaking the bank.
Creating your vision on the given budget is
our exciting challenge.
Here are
some interesting percentages to keep in mind:
Reception: 50% of total budget: this includes,
lighting, event space rental, food and beverage, staffing, event rentals, and more.
Florals
& Decor:10% of
total budget
Music:
10 % of total
budget
Photography/Video: 10% of total budget
Ceremony: 2% of entire budget
Stationary: 2% of entire budget
Rings:
2% of entire budget
Rehearsal
Dinner: 1% of
entire budget
Favors/Gifts:
3% of entire budget
Attire: wedding dress/tuxedo etc: 9% of
entire budget
Transportation: 1% of entire budget
When a
client is referred to us, we create a very helpful spread sheet that shows
purchase as they are made and how that affects the overall budget.
Do not
get overwhelmed. This process is really a great deal of fun. Just trust
yourself with a professional and let the fun begin.
You are
cordially invited to the wedding of your dreams!
For all things entertaining style, follow me,
your entertaining expert. Style,
sophistication, and fantastic fun.
Lawson
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