A guest blog by Karen Hackman, Finance Coach for Couples
Photo by Ky Nang on Unsplash
Planning your wedding should be an exciting and joyful experience, but with so many details to consider, it can quickly become overwhelming.
This guide is designed to simplify the process, breaking it down into clear, manageable steps so you can plan your dream wedding with confidence. Whether you’re opting for a DIY approach or just want to stay organised, this blog covers everything from budgeting and guest lists to choosing the perfect venue and creating lasting memories.
Read on to make wedding planning stress-free and fun!
Header image by James Mason Photography
In my 15 years of writing about weddings, I’ve learned that the cost of a destination wedding depends very much on location, guest lists and styling. But in all of that time I’ve never had a detailed insight into all of the factors which can affect costs of getting married abroad. Today, that changed! I’ve been reading a fabulous article by Michelle Jacobs (luxury destination wedding planner) which really explains everything you should consider when you’re weighing up the relative costs of UK or destination weddings. (Read How much do destination weddings cost? The 7 deciding factors here.)
Being creative with your wedding budget can reduce wedding stress. It’s not about looking for bargains, but more about planning and styling a thrifty wedding! Thinking the way our grandparents might have done about a wedding can be a breath of fresh air.
We want to help grooms and brides to manage their expectations along with their expenses.
Don’t despair – this doesn’t mean you have to compromise on elegance and style. There are several tricks and steps you can take to plan a sustainable, unforgettable wedding without breaking the bank.
The ‘average wedding budget’ is a myth. Every wedding is different, and allocating your budget should never come down to a standard formula from a magazine or wedding planning book. Today’s advice from Revelry Events is some of the best I’ve heard: for example, have you allocated a 5% contingency for emergencies? Watch the film to find out why you should!