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How to plan a wedding on a budget

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Lynnie, on April 25, 2018 at 4:05 PM

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One of my favorite planning tips is to pick your top 3 wedding priorities to splurge on, and then try to save on everything else! It helps you focus your spending and keep the rest of your budget in line. What are your top 3 budget priorities and why? 💲💲💲 And where did you save? For budget tips...

What are your top 3 budget priorities and why? 💲💲💲 And where did you save?

For budget tips check out: 8 Wedding Expenses Couples Don't Regret Splurging On , 6 Major Wedding Budget Splurges You'll Never Regret , and Splurge vs. Save: How to Prioritize Your Wedding Budget.

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Dedicated March 2019
Chelsea · on April 26, 2018 at 10:15 AM
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Food, because that is going to be one of the major things people attending will remember.
Photos, because I want to have good photos from one of the biggest days of my life.
Venue, because I just want that backdrop forever ingrained in my memory from my wedding day
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Super October 2018
MaltedMilk · on April 26, 2018 at 10:56 AM
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Food and Drinks
Reception site (comfy chairs, nice surroundings)
Photography
Runners up were music, officiant and hair, makeup and dress
Did not care about: floral and shoes
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Master September 2018
Jennifer · on April 26, 2018 at 11:03 AM
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Food
Open Bar
Music
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Master September 2019
Mrs. H · on April 26, 2018 at 11:06 AM
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1. Our all-inclusive, dream venue - I have always wanted a rustic wedding, and we found and splurged on one that includes just about everything we need!
2. Catering and open bar - It's very important to us to properly host our guests.
3. Photographer - We want to be able to display quality pictures of our e-pics and special day for years to come.
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Dedicated November 2018
Ashley · on April 26, 2018 at 11:26 AM
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Food
Open Bar
Music!
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VIP May 2019
BrandiWeds18 · on April 26, 2018 at 11:39 AM
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Semi/All Inclusive Venue, Photography, Music. I only don't list food/bar because it was a apart of my inclusive venues so it was a package deal to pick the one with the best options. My flowers are a close 3rd...but music is wayyy more important, but my floral is more of a splurge than i initially thought i'd want. I don't feel my DJ is too expensive but definitely a priority.
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Dedicated June 2019
intheforest · on April 26, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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1. Breathtaking venue
2. Food
3. Flowers
Photography is on the bottom of my priorities
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Beginner September 2025
Kayla · on April 27, 2018 at 4:54 PM
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1. Food
2. Photographer
3. Overall atmosphere of the venue (Venue its self, DJ, and Décor)
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Master May 2018
A.Magill.Since.May · on April 27, 2018 at 5:12 PM
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Church wedding; Food/Bar; Photography. These three things are the majority of my budget lol
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Super January 2019
PalmTrees · on April 27, 2018 at 5:15 PM
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I’m doing courthouse so number 1 priority is photography! Second would be my dress but in terms of me loving it, not spending much.
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Expert June 2021
Shannon · on June 16, 2019 at 6:37 PM
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Ours are:
1. Venue(this is already chosen) - We're having our ceremony and reception at one place as a cost saving method.
2. A DJ
3. Food (Which is provided by our venue).
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