The Budget

Money may be a boring subject but you need to think about this first before making any arrangements. It is very easy to fall in love with a beautiful dress or the ideal venue but if you spend too much on these items, you may find yourselves unable to afford other important elements or receiving a nasty shock at the end. Of course, you may be happy to live on beans and toast for the year after the wedding but this is hardly an ideal way to start married life. So, sit down and think hard about what you are able to spend on your wedding. You may be able to rely on help from family and friends, financial or practical, or you may be footing the entire bill yourselves but you need to know where you stand before you start making arrangements.

The average cost of a wedding in 2006 was £21000, although costs will vary around the country. Use the budget planner below to keep track of your expected spending to help you keep to your budget.

Be prepared to do some research on the various options available for each item and shop around – don’t take the first thing you are offered although you need to bear the time factor in mind as well i.e. the longer you leave the decision, the fewer your options may become.

Wedding Planner Index | Next