Event Budget Starter
You do not need a perfect budget before you begin. You need a comfortable starting point and clear priorities.
Start with one question: What amount could we spend without regretting it? That is different from the maximum amount you could possibly stretch to spend.
Choose your top three priorities
- Food
- Venue
- Photography
- Flowers
- Entertainment
- Guest comfort
- Décor
- Activities
- Keepsakes
Build broad categories
- Venue
- Food & Beverage
- Décor & Flowers
- Invitations / Paper
- Entertainment / Activities
- Photography
- Rentals
- Favors / Gifts
- Attire / Beauty if applicable
- Miscellaneous / Buffer
Save Here / Splurge Here
Ask: “Will guests actually notice the difference?” Spend where the answer matters to you. Save where the only reason is that a trend says you are supposed to.
Leave a buffer. Vendor quotes may not automatically include taxes, gratuities, service charges, delivery, setup, cleanup, travel, overtime, rental pickup or administrative fees.
