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Boise Weddings on a Budget – Creating the Budget

Before you start to plan a wedding the single most important thing you can do is create a budget, and then stick to it! This post is created as a guide to planning your wedding according to your budget. 

First, decide what your budget is. What is the most you can afford to spend and who will pay for each part? Here is a link to a traditional  “who pays for what” list http://www.ourmarriage.com/html/who_pays_for_what.html but remember, nothing is set in stone and, depending on finances, some adjustments may need to be made. 

Once you have decided on your budget, and who is responsible for each, get out your calculator. Here is a breakdown of costs, and the % of your budget to be allotted for each. (See our earlier “Wedding on a Budget” posts for money saving tips and tricks.)
  1. The reception, including the site, food, rentals, cake, and drinks will consume the largest part of your budget at 50%. The money you can save in this area will have the largest impact.
  2. Next is the wedding attire at 11%. This includes clothing and accessories for both bride and groom.
  3. Photography comes in third at 9%. Shop around to get the best deal, without sacrificing quality.  
  4. The cost for the flowers is next at 8% including the bride’s bouquet, groom’s boutonniere, corsages for the mothers and bridesmaids, and boutonnieres for the groomsmen.  
  5. For the music, you should expect to spend 8% of your budget, but check our prices for the best deal. We can save you a bunch of money here!  
  6. The rings for both bride and groom should total 5% of your wedding budget, including engraving and sizing.  
  7. The invitations, response cards, and thank you cards will run about 3% of your budget.  
  8. The ceremony, if a paid one, should run you no more than 3% of your budget, this includes fees for the officiant and marriage license.  
  9. Wedding transportation services will run about 2% as well, including shuttles for wedding party, transportation to and from the ceremony and reception, and any parking attendant fees.  
  10. And finally, don’t forget the gifts for the bridesmaids and groomsmen for about 1% of your budget.  
Keeping a careful accounting of your spending will help you stay on track during the planning process. Be sure to keep all your receipts and contracts to avoid disappointment later if something doesn’t fit right, or other unexpected events occur. 

Please feel free to share any wedding planning tips and tricks here and contact Sound Wave Music right away for the highest quality Boise DJ wedding music service at the best prices in the valley. Your satisfaction is our goal. 

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music
Boise Wedding DJ
Boise's Best DJ
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