Now that we have tackled wedding planning myths, here are the top most asked questions of wedding planner and my answers of course!
1. How do we figure out our budget?
Depending on which city you live in, the average cost of a wedding in Australia can be up to $50,000. There are two ways to work out your budget, either research (or ask your wedding planner) how much the costs are in your city or alternatively work out with your family how much you can afford to spend on the wedding. The costs are broken down into several categories (venue, photographer, florist, menu, wedding attire etc). Usually the wedding reception area will be the most expensive followed by either the photographer or the florist. It is best to decide which areas of the wedding are important to you.
2. How do we select a wedding date?
Because Australia is so wonderful with the weather there is no official 'off season' as such to get married in. Selecting a perfect date for you will depend on you, your fiance and your families. If work or school indicate your schedule, it is best to first work out the dates that will suit you and your fiance (then your immediate family and later friends). If you have found your perfect ceremony or reception venue, check what dates they are available because sometimes you will have to work around them! It is also a great idea to check out what other events are taking place in the area when you want to get married to ensure there is enough transport and accommodation available for all of your guests.
3. Music: Live band, DJ or a CD?
I would like to say that the music really depends on your budget. Also check if your reception area has any restrictions regarding live bands or the amount of noise allowed at the venue. If you are choosing a live band, you will need to arrange what kind of music you would prefer and think about all of your guests attending. With a DJ it is a little bit easier as they rely on CD's. If you have invested in other areas of your wedding and haven't left too much for the music then pre made CD's could be an option.
4. How can we save money?
Here are a few tips:
~ Keep your wedding guest list below a 100 guests
~ Consider who is attending the wedding & what they are likely to drink e.g. perhaps by consumption might work better instead of a package if there are guests who do not drink alcohol or if the event is taking place earlier in the day
~ Keep your wedding party small
~ Set a limit for your wedding attire - it is so easy to get carried away :)
~ Talk to your planner about which vendors to select e.g. don't rush into anything and always have several quotes
~ Check out our previous tips on how to control your wedding budget
~ Consider some DIY projects
5. What is in (trends - check out our links below)?
~ Brides are taking their weddings outdoors
~ Lighting is super important (Check out these wedding lighting ideas)
~ Varied & creative menues
~ Bars : dessert bars, cocktail bars, chocolate bars, all kinds!
~ More dancing - setting more time aside :)
~ Fruit & cupcake cakes
~ Varied flowers and plants (including succulents)
~ Check out our previous post to find out what colours are trending
~ Ombre events
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