Budget Question

Hey Stella! I would definitely say that the pricing on the wedding wire calculator was way off from the estimates we were getting. Depending on the location of where you're having your wedding and your guest count, the average pricing for things can get pricey! We blew way past our budget unfortunately which totally sucks. $12,000 for a wedding is not going off the nails at all, that sounds completely reasonable and honestly, pretty low to me. So definitely don't stress about going over budget, there's only so many ways to cut corners when things just cost what they cost. There are some things you can DIY or go cheap on, but others just cost what they cost. My biggest budget tip while you plan is to find 2-3 things that are really important to you (ex: photography, music, food, anything that's important to you and your partner) and splurge and go all out on those things. Then save and skimp everywhere else.

Hey, Shai! I am getting married at Fairfax Hall Dining Room in Waynesboro, Virginia. It is a beautiful historic building and my fiance and I fell in love the moment we saw it.

I saved 7,000 on my wedding and learned alot of tips/tricks along the way - happy to help share if you want to message me!

I am in Boston - about 60 people - we are looking at 25-30k

Interesting to note that we were planning a hotel reception originally that was going to be around 30k - we have switched to our back yard - but we are still spending the same! Rentals really really really do add up!