Budget Suggestions and Sweet Departures

Catherine and David were sent off in a wave of petals to depart in an antique Rolls Royce.

Photography: http://www.sengbush.com/

Videographer: http://www.mikeandladonna.com/

Reception Site: The Dallas Country Club

Ceremony: Park Cities Baptist Church

Florist: The Garden Gate

Planning the Budget

*Many times when I set down  for the first time with my bridal families to obtain an estimated wedding cost/budget, they are truly overwhelmed.  I try to share with them to remember that they have never planned a wedding before and over all cost does seem staggering.  Therefore to decide on a few areas that are the most important to you,  then  try to keep the other areas within a comfortable range.

Tips:

Choices to consider when setting the budget

1. Your largest expense will be with the guest-therefore trim your list as close as possible

    Rule of thumb: Delete or place their name on a "to be considered list" only

2. Determined to have a  live band:  Ask if they have a smaller group to play that could still accomplish

    your playlist

3. Locate a DJ that also offers a guitar player to play in between sets

4. Contact your local community college or university music department for their show bands or other

    options they may be able to suggest

5. Beverages: Offer beer- from a keg and poured from pitchers at the bar.  Sangria punch as opposed to

    wine

    Specialty drink- for cocktail time only

    Eliminate the champagne toast- allowing guest to toasts with whatever is in their hand

6. Wedding Favors-request the caterer to offer cookies or something edible as guest line up for departure

     Ice cream sandwhiches, bottled water, candy bar...