How much is this option going to be? A thousand?! So guess we need to reevaluate our live band options; how much did your parents say they were giving? Unfortunately we need them as the planner said that they tie the whole theme together... Perhaps we could forgoing the cocktail truck..."

wedding event planner in jaipur industry can be an irresistibly seductive place. Between its intricate details, stunning flower arrangements and grandiose venues, and dreaming of picture-perfect ceremonies inside, its allure can become irresistibly appealing. Before long, you aren't thinking about what makes you truly happy but only about what can fit within your budget.

Budget shouldn't define and govern every decision for your wedding day - that is life! However, following these five golden rules will allow for an eventful experience without becoming all about money.

Make Friends With the Unromantic and Unsexy Elephant in the Room

Budgets may not be romantic. When proposing, popping open champagne bottles, and celebrating your engagement in style - budgeting shouldn't get in the way of romance or intimacy! Unfortunately weddings have an expensive reputation that makes budget conversations awkward; pretending you have limitless wealth may only appear silly!

Before beginning wedding event company planning, have an honest discussion between both of you about how much you are willing to spend.

Opting for a smaller wedding doesn't signify that your love for each other has diminished any; your big day should reflect what's important to you, not what can fit within your budget. Your guests wouldn't expect you to financially sacrifice yourselves on their behalf!

Budget for your wedding from your savings instead. Don't spend on something that won't give you back as much later, like an amazing vacation or dream home purchase.

Wedding days should be special events; you don't want it to become financially straining affairs for years afterward. Whatever decision is made, both partners should come out of it united; having one carefree romantic and one pragmatic dream-destroyer create unnecessary disagreement.

Keep on Top of it

While we ordered some sides and beverages without thinking we were being particularly extravagant, when the bill came we looked at each other with wide-eyed wonder. You see where this is headed...

Weddings can be like eating out - except it costs thousands! So keep on top of things to avoid getting blindsided by how much is spent. Create a spreadsheet, track deposits paid out and outstanding fees and avoid being surprised when the bill arrives!

No doubt it can be dull and lack romantic appeal, but allowing yourself to get married will drain your finances faster than meeting an attractive foreign prince with business opportunities.

Prioritise Your Budget

It can be easy to forsake everything that matters in pursuit of an Instagram wedding dream, while overlooking what really matters in exchange for one with Instagram filters and followers. All it takes is one excuse such as, "Oh well it doesn't really matter", one compromise after another until all too soon your perfect day has vanished into thin air.

Prior to spending any money, sit together and discuss what your 'dream wedding' must-haves will be. Perhaps you have always dreamed of eloping in Scotland's mountains or exchanging vows on an exotic beach; or simply want an incredible DJ and wild party?!

Whatever items your must-haves might be, select two or three and pay for them first. That way you'll know how much is available for spending on other things you don't care as much about; should there ever come a time when something becomes out of reach, you can shrug it off knowing that had it truly mattered, you would've already paid for it.

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