In this post, we advise you not to lose sight of a series of questions to make an estimate as accurate as possible, so that later you can save yourself the odd inconvenience. Do you want to calculate your wedding budget simply? Read carefully and write down.
Calculate your wedding budget
1. Guestlist
It is the first step to start calculating the budget. We recommend making several lists: the essentials, the commitments, and the rest. So you can set priorities and adjust the budget according to your needs. Set a guest hairpin so you can play around depending on the budget of the wedding banquet tableware, and keep in mind that about 20 percent of the guests will drop out at the last minute.
2. Distinguish between what is necessary and what is accessory
There are a series of essential items for a wedding that you should take into account yes or yes when setting the budget: the banquet, the wedding dress and the groom’s suit, the honeymoon … Secondly, you have to have to take into account the most accessory topics to be able to set priorities: live music, open bar, mobile disco, etc.
3. The banquet
It is closely related to the guest list and is, without a doubt, the bulk of your wedding budget. Now it is possible to have a fairly filed estimate of what the banquet will cost according to the chosen menu thanks to La Bastille’s menu configurator. You can choose the dishes, make the changes you need to have the menu to your liking, try to change the number of guests to see how the price varies … It is very simple and you can have the budget of your banquet with a single click.
4. The wedding dress
The price of the wedding dress varies greatly depending on the firm you choose and its characteristics. Generally, the average price is between 1000 and 3000 euros. To this amount, you will have to add the budget for shoes, bouquets, and other accessories, so you could reserve between 500 and 800 euros on average.
Hair and makeup are also important. Although the price also varies depending on what you choose and if you also do some extra beauty treatment, we recommend that you reserve about € 200 for this.
5. The groom’s suit
As with the wedding dress, the groom’s suit varies in price depending on the signature. The average cost is usually between € 500 and € 1,500. You should also take into account accessories such as shoes, cufflinks, handkerchiefs,…, etc.
6. Photography and video
The photographic and video report constitutes a world full of possibilities so that you have the best memory of your wedding. The price depends a lot on the type of report and the photographer’s cache. Reserve at least 1,500 euros for photos and the same if you want video.
7. Floral decoration
The decoration of your wedding is a fundamental element to create atmosphere and with the floral decoration, you will be able to have a perfect space. And the thing is … Flowers are a must at your wedding! For this, you will have to estimate a minimum of € 300 although everything will depend on the type of flowers and the amount you need.
8. Invitations
There are countless options to choose from for a perfect invitation to announce such an important event. Although the budget will depend on the number of guests, keep in mind that the average price for invitations is usually € 200.
9. Honeymoon
The great trip of your life! You have many options for your honeymoon: America, Asia, a paradisiacal beach, cultural tourism in a dream city … The range varies a lot depending on the place chosen but we recommend you book between 1,500 and 3,000 euros per person.
10. Unforeseen
Better not to have last-minute scares, so we advise you to have a budget for unforeseen events. Surely there is some question that you had not counted on and it helps you feel a little more relaxed if there is an extra expense.