Budgeting is often the most challenging and complicated part of wedding planning for couples. And not for nothing, because sometimes it requires finding compromises, giving up some things and even reducing the number of guests in order to fit into the desired financial investment. That is why it is best to plan the wedding budget together with the concept and style of the wedding day, giving in to the positive emotions that this process offers.

How will your wedding feel?

in this part of planning, it is always important to remember your character, life style, because if everyday your choice is a peaceful rest for two, reading books, then you probably won't feel comfortable at a big wedding celebration where 100 or more guests are invited.

Only after the couple has thoroughly thought about the feeling of their wedding, can a budget calculation and drawing up an approximate guest list follow, in order to finally determine the format," says Júlija Pumpe.

Probably never enough for everything

The charmer of the creative association wedding organizer Ritvars Embrekts believes that wedding planning should always start with setting priorities. "You have to ask yourself - what does this day mean to us and what do we want to expect from it?

No one obliged the young couple to invite all their relatives, friends, and acquaintances to the wedding. If the budget does not allow it, organize an event only for the closest people. If the priority is a beautifully captured wedding day, think in this direction, choosing a recognized and possibly more expensive photographer, devoting more time to capturing wonderful photo moments.

If you want to dance a lot, don't save on musicians, but give up other things that you don't think are so important. Maybe you can choose a cheaper brand of drinks, diverting the money difference, for example, in the presentation. Don't think in the direction of "what others will say", think how you like it. As soon as the list of priorities is put on paper, and a budget is defined against it, or the absolute maximum that you are not ready to exceed, it will immediately become clear what your needs are, but what you can do without.

I'm saying right away - everything you've dreamed of will never be enough, unless the future husband works in the oil business," assured Ritvars Embrekts.

One of the priorities - a good wedding photographer

When it comes to priorities, wedding organizer Sigita Daniliča / Crystal Events suggests that a good wedding photographer be one of them. "The wedding day is definitely one of the most memorable days in the life of a young couple, so I recommend choosing a good photographer. Ideally, listen to the reviews of friends, acquaintances or the wedding organizer and meet with the photographer in a pre-wedding photo session to create mutual compatibility. The wedding photographer will create the most lasting album of photo moments that will be of special value to the new family.

Often couples choose a "phone-free wedding ceremony", asking the wedding guests to enjoy the ceremony and be fully present, which means that the photos taken by the photographer will be the only ones the couple will have from the day," advises Sigita Danilić.

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