Budgeting for a Beautiful Wedding

BUDGETING FOR A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING WEDDING BUDGET BASICS SET YOUR LIMIT • Know exactly what you can spend • Stick within your budgeted price range Browsing out of your price range = Temptation JI IDENTIFY YOUR PRIORITIES • Would you rather have a big wedding or splurge on the honeymoon? · Do you want to skip the big ceremony and save for a house? · Getting your priorities straight from the start makes wedding planning easier KNOW YOUR MUST-HAVE SHORT LIST • What is non-negotiable at your dream wedding? CAKE • What traditional wedding parts can you skip? BOOZE Budget for what your wedding must have first SIMPLE COST-CUTTING TIPS Trim your guest list Order in-season flowers Skip the DJ and make a playlist Turn friends into photographers Try second-hand shops for décor and attire SAVING ON YOUR WEDDING VENUE · Forget home weddings - Tables and chairs are expensive! - Have a Friday or Sunday wedding • Choose a venue with integrated meal services · Consider serving lunch, hors d'oeuvres, or snacks instead of a seated dinner NOVEMBER MARCH • Marry between November and March instead of in the summer Infographic provided by: Chevy Chase Country Club www.countryclubwheeling.com Chony Chas Country Club A BANQUE ACILITIES Sources: http://www.shcknows.com/lovc-and-scx/articles/804247/planning a-bc autiful-wedding-on-a-shoestring-budget http://www.chevychasecountryclub.com/weddings/ http://www.bhg.com/wedding/planning/wedding-budget-smart-ways-to -save/