{"id":3054,"date":"2023-08-31T14:29:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T18:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/blog\/?p=3054"},"modified":"2023-08-31T14:29:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T18:29:20","slug":"easy-steps-to-create-and-stick-to-a-wedding-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/blog\/easy-steps-to-create-and-stick-to-a-wedding-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Steps to Create (and stick to) A Wedding Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your wedding is one of those Big Life Events and it\u2019s way too easy to get swept up in the excitement of it all. But that \u201cexcitement\u201d comes with a price tag. Creating a realistic budget (and sticking to it) is essential in ensuring you don\u2019t start your wedded life in a whole lot of debt. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Birkat Elyon (opens in a new tab)\">Birkat Elyon<\/a> is in the business of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"gorgeous cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/bridal\" target=\"_blank\">gorgeous cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings<\/a>. We help couples get the \u201clook\u201d of real diamond jewelry, but at a far more affordable price, so here are our tips for creating a realistic wedding budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHAT ARE YOUR MONEY SOURCES?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Determine the amount of savings you and your intended each has (factor in if you\u2019re doing something like saving for a home). Aim to set aside about 10% of your combined income every month towards the wedding. Then add any financial contributions from family members (but ask, don\u2019t assume). All told, that\u2019s what you have to spend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also build up your cash reserve by extending your\nengagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CREATE A SPREADSHEET<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Track your spending by setting up a spreadsheet that notes Estimated costs (as you research vendors), Modified (once you get vendor proposals) ,and Actual costs. Don\u2019t forget to factor in the gratuities (usually 15-20%) that many vendors tack on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>USE CREDIT RESPONSIBLY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many couples charge their costs to a specific credit card,\nallowing them to rack up points or air miles that can be used later. Just be\nsure that you can pay off those charges within 12-15 months <em>at the most<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FIND WAYS TO SAVE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how organized you are, there will always be\nsurprises that can throw your wedding budget off. Be proactive by finding\nlittle ways to save, as a cushion against the unexpected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-The venue eats up most of the costs, so think about places\nlike art galleries, gardens, or a private home to hold the ceremony\/reception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Choose off-peak seasons and times, such as mid-week. Hold\nthe ceremony and reception in the same place to save on transportation costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Be ruthless in trimming your guest list; for a 135-person\nevent, cutting 15 guests can save you about $1,300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-To save thousands, skip the live band and go for a deejay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Avoid \u201cupgrades\u201d and stick to the most basic wedding\npackage(s) you can stand; you might find yourself paying hundreds more to swap\nout basic white tablecloths for more colorful ones.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your wedding is one of those Big Life Events and it\u2019s way too easy to get swept up in the excitement of it all. But that \u201cexcitement\u201d comes with a price tag. Creating a realistic budget (and sticking to it) is essential in ensuring you don\u2019t start your wedded life in a whole lot of debt. 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