Several factors need to be considered when you when determining what affordable is and means to you. If you prioritize the most important aspects of your special day then you will be able to see what you have left to budget on the less important items. You should never have to sacrifice quality for saving money.

What is Affordable?

Generally, affordable will mean a product or service is reasonably priced to meet needs in relation to quality. However, affordable means something different to each individual. This is why when you call a DJ and say, “Hey, I’m looking for a reasonably priced DJ. How much do you charge?” The answer is never that simple. Industry standard is 10% – 15% of the total budget you have set aside for your wedding day.

When setting your wedding budget and determining what is affordable to you remember to consider experience. At least once during planning you may go into “sticker shock” but consider experience and understanding that there is a list of unforeseen incidents that can happen. If you are choosing to book with an entertainment company, then bear in mind that they have planned for each and every contingency that can occur. Details like these can be accounted for in the final pricing that you may receive from your vendor.

Check in with us next week to grab more budgeting tips for planning your upcoming wedding!