Hi Friend!
Congratulations on your recent engagement! I am truly honored that you’d allow me to speak into such an important season in your life.
Today, we’ll learn how to begin the wedding planning process in a healthy way. Jumping ahead of yourself by hopping on Pinterest and picking out your florist first before you nail down these things first may put you over budget and cause unnecessary stress.
Watch Video 1 below to find out how to start your planning process the right way.
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Homework:
Step 1: Sit down with both sides of your family and compile an accurate guest list
Step 2: Sit down with your fiance and make a list of budget priorities.
Step 3: Plug your top priority costs into a budget calculator (see example below for a brief example) and adjust other areas to keep yourself in budget.
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Cheers!
Sarah Chancey
Founder, Creative Director at Chancey Charm
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AVERAGE BUDGET PERCENTAGES:
● 3.5% Invitations and Paper Goods
● 3.5% Transportation
● 3.5% Ceremony
● 2.5% Ceremony Music
● 8.5% Flowers and Décor
● 6% Gown
● 8.5% Reception Venue
● 2.5% Cake
● 27% Catering
● 8.5% Reception Music Live Band or DJ
● 10% Photographer
● 4% Videographer
● 10% Planner
● 2% Miscellaneous (Favors,Welcome Baskets, etc.)
Cheers,
The Chancey Charm Team
