Do we have to talk about money when there are so many other fun things about planning a wedding? Yep, and here's why. Your budget is the reality of your dreams. That said, don't think of a small budget as confining or a large budget as overwhelming. It is just the guideline that helps create the wedding you want and can afford.
Creative Celebrations | Wedding Planner | Landmark Cederholm
You can create the wedding you want within your budget by focusing on the elements that matter most to you. Put a larger portion of the budget towards what's important and then be creative in filling in the other components of your event. For example, We had a client who’s wedding was a 1920's themed evening event. Her budget was reasonably small for 100 people. We asked her “When you envision your wedding, what comes to your mind's eye?” She replied, “I see our guests dancing in period clothes to a swing band.” Perfect! From that we could tell the band was the most important element of her reception and bulk of her budget was put toward securing an amazing Portland, Oregon area swing band!
When using an event planner, a budget is important because we are experts in figuring out how to best negotiate on your behalf. We negotiate on your behalf with the prospect of future work for vendors and usually get you a lower price, which basically pays for our services!
Keep in mind, most vendors really want your business if your event date is open in their calendar! If a florist or entertainer seems out of your budget, ask them if they will do it for a reduced set amount, after all - all they can say is, “no.” Or, they might say, “yes” and you have saved yourself some major coin to spend on what is really important to you!