What Should Our Wedding Budget Include?
When you get questions about wedding budgets, including ours in our enquiry form, it can be pretty confusing to know what is being referred to. Is it the total budget for that supplier/area of your wedding? Is it the all-in figure, everything from engagement ring to honeymoon? Generally, no to both of these. What is being asked is, what is your budget for the wedding day (or wedding weekend) and the related items.
Below is a list of what should be included and what shouldn’t.
WHAT YOUR WEDDING BUDGET SHOULD INCLUDE:
Venue
Catering
Bar
Photography
Florals
Videography
Styling and Rentals
Cake
Music and Entertainment
Officiant
Wedding License
Beauty
Transportation
Additional event days
WHAT YOU NEED TO BUDGET FOR OUTSIDE OF THE WEDDING BUDGET:
Wedding dress and accessories
Groom's attire
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen outfits
Flower Girl and Page Boy outfits
Wedding rings
Your accommodation
Beauty appointments
Gifts for parents and wedding party
As for the actual amounts, well this varies so hugely! It depends on numbers, style, wedding party size, location and so on. But for reference, the suppliers we typically work with charge the following:
Venue - £5,000-£15,000
Catering - £250pp
(canapes through to evening food and some drinks)
Cake - £12pp
Photographer - £2,500-£6,000
Videographer - £3,000-£8,000
Florals - £3,000-£8,000
Styling, decor, and rentals - £2,000-£8,000
Band - £2,000-£8,000
Ceremony or Drinks Reception music - £500-£2,000
Stationery - £1,000-£3,000
Transport - £1,500-4,000
Beauty - £1,000-2,500
Officiant - £500-£600
Budget is something we will work with you on every step of the way, so don’t let it make you panic! We always work hard to make sure your budget and how you spend reflects your priorities and the things that will make the biggest difference to you and your guests. It is our job to ensure you feel comfortable every step of the way, and confident in who you are booking and where you are spending.
- The Scarlett & Bell Team x