{"id":5873,"date":"2020-07-01T13:31:40","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T13:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whitecatwedding.com\/en\/?p=5873"},"modified":"2023-01-17T21:55:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T21:55:10","slug":"wedding-budget-how-avoid-hidden-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whitecatwedding.com\/en\/2020\/07\/01\/wedding-budget-how-avoid-hidden-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"WEDDING BUDGET: HOW TO AVOID HIDDEN COSTS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Wedding planning<\/strong> can be exciting, but it can also be stressful, especially when it comes to budgeting. While there are obvious expenses like floral design, photography, and wedding stationery, there are also many “hidden” costs that can add up quickly.<\/strong> These include travel expenses for vendors, cleaning staff, car valet, security, and extra time costs.<\/p>\n

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WEDDING VENDORS & WEDDING VENUE<\/h3>\n

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When planning your wedding budget<\/strong>, it’s important to consider all the potential<\/strong> expenses<\/strong> and to ask vendors about any hidden costs upfront<\/strong>. For example, when contacting a vendor, be sure to ask about travel<\/strong> expenses<\/strong> and how much they will cost. Also, check if there are any additional<\/strong> costs<\/strong> for cleaning<\/strong> staff<\/strong>, car<\/strong> valet,<\/strong> and security<\/strong>, which are often not included in venue<\/strong> prices<\/strong>. It’s also important to establish timing with all vendors and to check for any extra time costs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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RECEPTION<\/h3>\n

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One of the most significant expenses in a wedding budget is the reception<\/strong>, which is closely tied to the expected number of guests. But what exactly does the reception include and how can you plan for it effectively?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The reception<\/strong> typically includes<\/strong> the cost of lunch or dinner<\/strong>, any extras such as an open<\/strong> bar<\/strong>, and rental<\/strong> costs<\/strong> for the aperitif<\/strong> or mise<\/strong> en<\/strong> place<\/strong>. According to my experience, the expenses for the reception typically make up 40% of the overall wedding budget, not including the venue rental fee.<\/p>\n

When considering a reception quotation<\/strong>, it’s important to pay attention to the following details<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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  1. VAT inclusion<\/strong>: make sure you’re aware of whether VAT is included or excluded in the costs.<\/li>\n
  2. Hidden costs<\/strong>: be sure to ask about any additional costs such as travel costs for catering, kitchen setup costs, and rental costs for chairs, tables, etc.<\/li>\n
  3. Staffing<\/strong>: make note of how many waiters will be present and how much it costs to increase them, taking into account the venue’s space and the distance from the kitchen.<\/li>\n
  4. Minimum guest count<\/strong>: check if there is a minimum number of guests required and if the price varies if the guest count decreases.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    If you’re having trouble budgeting for your wedding, consider reaching out to a professional wedding planner<\/strong>. They can help you understand your budget and guide you through the planning process. With transparency and careful planning, you can build the wedding of your dreams without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n

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    Wedding planning can be exciting, but it can also be stressful, especially when it comes to budgeting. While there are obvious expenses like floral design, photography, and wedding stationery, there are also many “hidden” costs that can add up quickly. These include travel expenses for vendors, cleaning staff, car valet, security, and extra time costs.WEDDING […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6836,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n

    Today we talk about the wedding budget<\/strong> and specifically those expenses to which it's good to pay attention or which have the greatest impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Unless you are already married, it's normal not to know how to estimate the costs of the various vendors<\/strong>, or what are the most expensive items<\/strong>, or the hidden but insidious ones. It's also difficult to define a priori how much to allocate to the organization of your wedding<\/strong>.
    Often, the ideas that the couple has, are far from what they would like to spend. A conscious and realistic approach to what you can do with the budget at your disposal is certainly the best way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The biggest expense: the reception<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    One of the items that has a great impact on the wedding budget is the<\/strong> reception<\/strong>, strictly connected to the expected number of guests. What do I mean by the reception and what does this item include?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The reception is the part of the wedding day that follows the ceremony and its cost includes: cost for lunch or dinner<\/strong>, costs for any extras<\/strong> to be considered for after lunch\/after dinner<\/strong> (such as the open bar<\/strong>), rental costs<\/strong> for the aperitif or for the mise en place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Making an average of the weddings that I managed, the expenses for the reception is about 40\/50% of the whole wedding budget<\/strong>, excluding the rental fee of the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What details to pay attention to in the reception's quotation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n