Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinksy are tying the knot next weekend. After the discounts and freebies they’ll receive in exchange for insurmountable publicity, the Clintons will still reportedly pay-out a whopping 2 million dollars for the affair. All I can say is… wow.
If you are not a former president’s daughter, how much should you spend on your wedding? Well, that all depends. First and foremost, decide on the elements that are most important to you and choose the right vendors to make it happen.
Food and beverage will usually take up a pretty hefty percentage of your wedding budget. Buffet selections generally cost more than plated dinners. Many brides have told me that they originally thought it was the other way around. Not so. If you want to save some money, select a plated dinner. Besides, you probably won’t be eating much on your wedding day, anyhow.
Prices can vary greatly on everything from musicians to centerpieces. Know what your budget is when you meet with your vendors and share that information with them, right from the start. It’s only natural to want to keep that knowledge to yourself and see what vendors come up with, but 9 out of 10 times, the quote will be higher than you ever anticipated. So, be up front and let the vendors make suggestions based on your wedding budget. When you have the right people in place, you can’t go wrong.
Don’t forgo the finishing touches for the sake of saving a small amout of money on your wedding budget. In the end, the details are what will make the overall look of the reception stand out. For example, a few extra dollars per person for a fresh flower on a napkin may not seem all that important; however, when a hundred or so place settings are garnished with it, the entire room takes on a completely different ambiance.
When the music is great, so is the reception. One thing guests always remember is the overall experience. It’s not a good sign if people are sitting around the table, making small talk, waiting for the cutting of the cake so they can go home. Hiring the right band or DJ for your crowd is crucial to the overall tone of the event. Your wedding should rock and everyone should feel inspired to celebrate with you on the dance floor. Great music will do just that.
Your wedding budget doesn’t need to hit the six or seven figure mark to guarantee a spectacular affair. In fact, whatever the magic number is, you can have your own social event of the season with some careful planning and diligent research.
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