As a wedding planner; I emphasize that no wedding is "average", so the published costs of an "average" wedding really has little to do with what you plan to spend. What is important is that do have a budget and that you stick to it with a realistic portion of it being allocated to each part of your wedding. More couples are funding portions or the entire wedding themselves so it becomes critical to plan ahead. It is also important to prioritize those budget items. Identify those aspects of your wedding that are most important. Also, list items that are less important so that if you need to shift funds from one category to another you can without compromising your overall plan. Generally speaking, the following categories need to be part of your budget: ceremony and reception sites, reception food and beverages, flowers, photograph, invitations and paper trousseau, attendant gifts, rings, grooms attire and honeymoon. You may have additional costs associated with a wedding planner hired to assist you. This is a good idea to consider as they can save you time and money. A sit-down dinner or buffet will be at least 50% of the total budget. If your budget is a problem, consider a small intimate affair with all the "stops pulled out". Having the best on a smaller scale is usually better than inviting many casual acquaintances to a cake and punch reception. What ever you do, do it Beautifully.
Happy Planning,
Kim
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